A lawsuit filed by several Quaker congregations challenges the Trump administration’s new policy as a violation of religious freedom protections under the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), the freedom to associate under the First Amendment, and as a violation of various provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.
Those of us who advocate for religious liberty insist on the institutional separation of church and state for a reason. The purpose of “swinging room” is to allow the church to take a swing when the moment demands it. If not now, when?
Finding the primary purpose of the Order to be religious rather than secular, the May 25 decision leaves in place a lower court’s injunction halting the enforcement of the Order’s immigration bans.
Written by Don Byrd
Written by Don Byrd
Written by Don Byrd
Written by Don Byrd
Written by Don Byrd
By BJC Staff Reports
High school juniors and seniors can win up to $2,000 for college in the 2017 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest, sponsored by the Religious Liberty Council of the Baptist Joint Committee. Essays must explore the idea of using religious tests as part of the United States’ immigration and refugee policies.
Written by Don Byrd
Written by Don Byrd
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The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
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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.