By Matt Walters, Gardner-Webb University Communications
In January, BJC General Counsel K. Hollyn Hollman spoke twice on the Gardner-Webb University campus, first discussing religion and the presidency as part of the university’s“Life of the Scholar” program and then sharing from her life experiences during the university’s Dimensions Program.
From the March 2012 Report from the Capital
By K. Hollyn Hollman, BJC General Counsel
Exaggerated claims are perhaps to be expected when religious liberty collides with other significant governmental interests. In the ongoing debate about religious institutions’ objections to the contraception coverage mandate in the Affordable Care Act, much of the rhetoric has been harsh and misleading….
From the March 2012 Report from the Capital
By Nan Futrell, BJC Staff Counsel
In recent weeks, the legal battle between a New York City evangelical church and the city’s Department of Education over the use of school facilities for church services has experienced a revival of sorts.
From the March 2012 Report from the Capital
Written by BJC Staff
Make your plans today to join students, community members, religious liberty supporters and the BJC staff at the 2012 Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State. The event is April 17-18 on the campus of Mercer University in Macon, Ga.
From the March 2012 Report from the Capital
This is the full text of the statement released February 21, 2012, by the Baptist Joint Committee and other organizations.
From the March 2012 Report from the Capital
Written by K. Hollyn Hollman, BJC General Counsel
Recent decisions reflect a proper application of religious liberty case law, recognizing that sectarian prayers by public officials undermine religious liberty and degrade religion by entangling it with government. The Supreme Court was right to deny the public officials’ request for review — in one case, a school board, and in another, a county board of commissioners.
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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.