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BJC releases statements, commentary and analysis of pressing religious liberty issues to members of the media. Contact Karlee Marshall if you are a member of the media who would like to be added to our distribution list.

166 Texas Faith Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Protect Religious Freedom by Rejecting Ten Commandments Displays in Public School Classrooms

A group of Texas faith leaders are calling on state legislators to vote against SB 10, HB 1009, and any other bill that would require every K-12 public school to display a government-selected version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

BJC condemns Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the Department of Education

BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler: This ‘reckless move’ is a threat to both religious liberty and public schools

Free resource reframes religious freedom through African American culture, history, ideas and religious experiences

The second edition of 'African Americans and Religious Freedom: New Perspectives for Congregations and Communities' is now available, providing novel interpretations of religious freedom that speak to our contemporary moment.

BJC opposes President Trump’s executive order purporting to divert public money to private religious schools

The government should not compel taxpayers to furnish funds in support of religion, regardless of whether they adhere to that religion or not.

The essential guidebook for Christians alarmed by the rise of Christian nationalism

'How to End Christian Nationalism,' written by Amanda Tyler, lead organizer of the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign, is your vital companion for countering this dangerous ideology. Tyler draws on her experiences, conversations with pastors and laypeople, research, Scripture, her Baptist convictions, and her work as a constitutional law expert to help us confront Christian nationalist fervor.

BJC announces 2024 class of BJC Fellows

BJC is excited to introduce the 2024 BJC Fellows, our newest group of emerging leaders dedicated to dispelling myths about religious freedom and defending faith freedom for ALL in their own communities.

Chaplains, faith groups, and civil rights organizations oppose public school chaplain programs

In three open letters to state lawmakers, more than 200 individual chaplains, along with dozens of faith groups and civil rights organizations, are speaking out against a wave of proposed state legislation seeking to install chaplains in public schools across the country.

BJC: New rule from nine federal agencies safeguards religious freedom

A new federal rule buttresses the religious liberty protections of beneficiaries of federally-funded social services, according to BJC.
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