Top 5 myths of the separation of church and state

By BJC Executive Director J. Brent Walker
Despite pride in our democracy, the Constitution and Bill of Rights that guarantee our fundamental liberties, we are often misinformed about our rights under the First Amendment generally and religious liberty in particular.

Walker speaks at USC collection opening

J. Brent Walker, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, was the keynote speaker at the Nov. 10 dedication of a collection of materials on the separation of church and state donated by and named for long-time BJC supporter Flynn T....

No sabbatical for religious liberty

This column appeared in the October 2010 edition of Report from the Capital. Click here to read the full edition. By J. Brent Walker, BJC Executive Director It’s good to be back from my summer-long sabbatical. Thanks to James Dunn, Buzz Thomas, Stan Hastey and Melissa...

Taxpaying citizens have the right to bring Establishment Clause lawsuits

In Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn, et al., the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty says the U.S. Supreme Court should protect the right of taxpaying citizens to sue over an alleged violation of the U.S. Constitution’s prohibition of a government establishment of religion.

How to respond when religious freedom is under attack

When we look back on this chapter in our nation’s history, wouldn’t we rejoice if it could be said that we asserted a bold Christian witness, including a vigorous defense of the God-given right of religious freedom for all? Let’s get to work.