Focusing on sanctuary in an era of government repression of migrant justice, Dr. Sergio M. González will deliver the 2025 Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State, held in partnership with the University of St. Thomas, from Oct. 21-23 in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn.
Belonging shouldn’t require a waiver. No kid should have to choose between faith and fitting in, and no teacher should have to moonlight as a referee for who prayed, how they prayed, and whether the right form was filed.
“President Trump’s speech was not about religious liberty; it was about perpetuating Christian nationalism,” said BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler. “When political leaders suggest that religion is the government’s to promote, they threaten the very freedom they claim to defend.”
“The law has never prevented clergy from speaking out on moral issues or engaging their congregations in civic life,” said Amanda Tyler. “But green-lighting tax-exempt churches to endorse candidates from the pulpit creates new pressure on religious leaders to align with partisan candidates and risk division within congregations and entanglement with campaign agendas.”
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.