Foundation
The Rutherford Institute was named after Samuel Rutherford, a 17th century theologian who wrote a book, Lex, Rex, which challenged the concept of the divine right of kings. It was founded at a time when Conservative Protestants in the United States were reconsidering their role in American political and legal life, perceiving that the federal government was intent on encroaching on Americans' religious liberties. Organizations such as The Rutherford Institute pursued matters of religious liberties in the courts, and The Rutherford Institute became the model for groups such as the National Legal Foundation, the Liberty Counsel, and the American Center for Law and Justice.
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