Gerald Groff is a postal worker who faced discipline after refusing to work on Sundays in accordance with his faith. He filed suit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts, which bars employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of religion.
Nine agencies of the Biden administration announced new proposed rules that would strengthen religious liberty protections for beneficiaries of federally funded social services.
Here are my top 10 religious liberty stories of 2022 and some of the questions they leave unanswered for this new year.
As Holly Hollman explained in a statement lauding the bill’s enactment, the Respect for Marriage Act is a historic achievement for both marriage equality and religious freedom.
In testimony before Congress, BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler explained the relationship between Christian nationalism and white supremacy, and she suggested a helpful formula for distinguishing Christianity from Christian nationalism.
Even though 303 Creative v. Elenis was taken on Free Speech grounds, there are significant reasons for religious liberty advocates to care about how this case is decided.
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.