In a potentially significant church-state decision, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts held that the “ministerial exception” does not extend to a social work professor.
Leaders of the Apache and other Native American tribes have urged against a transfer of land in Arizona to mining companies, in part because the conveyance includes land (“Oak Flat”) they consider sacred.
February 22-26 is Public Schools Week, an occasion for advocates to celebrate the essential work of public schools in our communities and to call attention to the ongoing legislative efforts to undermine public schools.
By executive order, President Joe Biden re-established the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (White House Partnerships Office).
The appeals court halted the execution of Willie Smith over the state of Alabama’s refusal to allow Smith to be accompanied by his pastor in the execution chamber
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court agreed to halt California’s total ban on indoor services in extremely high infection areas, but the Court left in place percentage-based capacity restrictions and the state’s ban on singing and chanting during indoor activities, which applies also to worship services.
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.