Fast for Freedom in Uncertain Times | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 2m

When the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints calls for a nationwide fast on July Fourth to give thanks for religious liberty, it’s not just a moment of gratitude—it’s a sobering reminder that religious freedom is under global threat, even in the U.S. With sacred sites under attack, persecution on the rise, and America’s ranking lower than expected, the call to fast becomes a complex act of faith. Yet amid the challenges, leaders like President Oaks offer active, courageous hope—rooted in those risking everything to defend liberty. History shows that even in persecution, religious…