How churches can be advocates, not partisans, during election season
We can engage collectively on political issues while steering our churches clear of partisan politics during election season. A good starting place is educating ourselves on the rules for 501(c)(3) groups and what the Tax Code, which includes the Johnson Amendment, allows.
Continue the conversation: New podcast discussion guides for Christians against Christian nationalism
BJC now has podcast discussion guides to go with each episode of our series on the dangers of Christian nationalism. Take some time to organize a group conversation about this important, timely topic.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to halt Nevada worship service limits
By a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court has again declined to hear an emergency appeal challenging limits on worship service gatherings from a church in Nevada. The Nevada restrictions do seem to pose a tougher First Amendment argument than the California order.
BJC urges U.S. Senate not to divert public education dollars to private schools in coronavirus relief legislation [UPDATED]
In a letter to the U.S. Senate, religious organizations expressed opposition to using taxpayer money to fund private schools through the coronavirus relief bill currently being negotiated.
BJC applauds passage of the NO BAN Act in U.S. House
The NO BAN Act is a powerful and necessary repudiation of President Trump’s latest attempt to promote anti-Muslim discrimination.
