Church support of the Baptist Joint Committee
By BJC Staff Reports
The Baptist Joint Committee is grateful for the 236 churches who partnered with us in 2013 to advance our mission.
From the February 2014 Report from the Capital
A conversation with 2014 Shurden Lecturer Michael I. Meyerson
By BJC Staff Reports
On April 1-2, Michael I. Meyerson will deliver the 9th annual Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
From the February 2014 Report from the Capital
Chaplains educate lawmakers on religious freedom in the military
By Holly Hollman, General Counsel
Despite suggestions from some members of Congress of religious freedom strains in the military, a recent congressional hearing failed to reveal significant problems.
From the February 2014 Report from the Capital.
Obama administration appeals clergy tax ruling
By Robert Dilday, Associated Baptist Press with BJC Staff Reports
The Justice Department has appealed a federal court ruling that said an IRS tax exemption allowing clergy to avoid paying taxes on a part of their income designated as a housing allowance violates the constitutionally mandated separation of church and state.
From the February 2014 Report from the Capital.
Tennessee mosque opponents send appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
By Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press, with BJC Staff Reports
A group of citizens who sued their county over plans to build a mosque in their community are seeking review by the U.S. Supreme Court, The Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro, Tenn., reported Jan. 30.
From the February 2014 Report from the Capital.
Why we give: G.J. and Kay Tarazi
By BJC Staff Reports
Strong Baptist roots and work in public education led G.J. and Kay Tarazi to the Baptist Joint Committee.
From the February 2014 Report from the Capital
