Challenge to clergy tax break clears hurdle
By Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press
A Wisconsin judge has given a green light to a lawsuit challenging a federal law that exempts clergy from paying income taxes on the fair rental value of their homes.
Judge grants Catholic business owners temporary exemption from mandate
From BJC Staff Reports
A federal judge in Colorado granted a temporary injunction exempting a secular business owner from complying with the Obama administration’s contraceptive coverage mandate, which took effect Aug. 1 and was authorized by the Affordable Care Act.
No other group ‘will use a donation so effectively’ for church-state separation
Why We Give
Dr. William C. Byrd Jr.’s financial support of the mission of the Baptist Joint Committee spans more than 30 years, and the organization’s support of church-state separation makes it unique in his eyes.
Leonard receives BJC award, stresses embracing Baptist history
From BJC Staff Reports
FORT WORTH, Texas — Church historian Bill J. Leonard received the Baptist Joint Committee’s highest honor and challenged the crowd to embrace its historical Baptist identity at the 2012 Religious Liberty Council Luncheon June 22.
BJC, other faith leaders support Tennessee mosque
By Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press
More than 100 religious leaders, including the head of the Baptist Joint Committee, signed an open letter July 18 voicing support for a Tennessee mosque asking a federal judge to permit use of its newly built building to celebrate Ramadan.
North Dakota rejects ballot measure opposed by BJC
Written by Nan Futrell
