Written by Don Byrd
Today marks the 227th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. The Constitution prohibits any religious test for public office. After the First Amendment was adopted 4 years later, it also included these 16 words, essential to our democracy and our freedom:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
Check out the Baptist Joint Committee’s Constitution Day resources here!
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.