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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.