A Pastor's Pit

by Judge Roy Sparkman

Overview

Religious liberty is under attack in the United States. Faced with legal challenges for the mere action of preaching from the Bible, Pastor Preston and his supporters confront a terrifying truth: the US Constitution is no defense against a biased district attorney obsessed with sending him to prison.

A Pastor's Pit exposes the threat to the religious liberty that people of all faiths take for granted in the United States, as well as the crucial role that US Supreme Court appointments and presidential elections play in maintaining the rights of all citizens. How can a pastor be indicted and tried for the "crime" of preaching from the Bible? Will the courts send him to prison or uphold his constitutional freedoms? Pastor Preston's future and that of his family and his church hang in the balance!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646633012
Publisher:	Koehler Books
Publication date:	02/27/2021
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Judge Roy Sparkman was a district judge in Texas and tried many felony (including capital murder), civil, and family law cases. As a practicing attorney, Judge Sparkman's interest in religious liberty peaked when he represented a pastor subpoenaed as a witness for a deposition and trial testimony based on the pastor's sermon attacking books in the children's section of the public library as being contrary to the Bible. Judge Sparkman has served as a deacon in his local church, as an executive committee officer for the Southern Baptist Convention, as a director and member of the executive committee for the State Bar of Texas, and served twelve years as a trustee for the Wichita Falls, Texas, School District (including president for seven years). A Pastor's Pit is Judge Sparkman's first book.

Editorial Reviews

"Our churches have been protected as part of our religious heritage. But in his intriguing novel A Pastor's Pit, my friend Judge Roy Sparkman paints a realistic scenario in which that freedom to preach God's Word could be quickly lost. This book is a must-read for those who cherish religious liberties-and also enjoy a fascinating story!"

-Dr. Robert Jeffress, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas

"At a time when religious liberty battles are raging across America, I am grateful Judge Sparkman is not only producing a story of fiction to capture your imagination, but one focused around the crucial battle of our day."

-Kelly Shackleford, President/CEO, First Liberty Institute

"While my friend Judge Roy Sparkman's new book is a work of fiction it has been beaten out on the anvil of personal experience from his years on the judicial bench. His words are prophetic and a clear warning for all of us who hold our religious liberties near and dear. Read it...and reap!"

-O.S. Hawkins PhD, Author of the best-selling Code Series of devotionals including The Joshua Code and The Jesus Code

"As a legislator, I loved reading A Pastor's Pit as it showed vividly the interplay between words in legislation, judgments in a courtroom and their combined impact on the lives of real people. It was an engaging read that captures the very real problems faced by anyone who stands on religious principles in a world that is increasingly hostile to Christianity. I highly recommend this great read for anyone who needs to be reminded of the importance of religious liberty and free speech to Christians."

-James B. Frank, State Representative, HD69 Texas

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