God in America – Join the Conversation

Planning to watch Part 1 of PBS' God in America documentary tonight? After the show is over, join the conversation with others at the Baptist Joint Committee's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/ReligiousLiberty Here is one for starters: Did any of the...

2nd Circuit OKs Personalized Religious License Plates

Reversing a lower court's decision, a panel of the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals last week ruled that Vermont may not deny Shawn Byrne's proposed license plate simply because it made religious reference. Associated Press reports: "The state rejected...

Dubois: White House Church-State Reforms Coming Soon

Months have passed since President Obama's faith-based advisory council submitted reports suggesting a series of actions for the White House addressing several key areas of concern, including reforms aimed at ensuring constitutional safeguards are in...

France’s Supreme Court Rules Veil Ban Constitutional, Italy Next?

France's high court has given the OK to legislation banning the Islamic face veil from being worn in public. While the bill was still in discussion stages earlier this year, the council warned that a blanket ban on all veils in the streets of France might not past...

PBS’ “God in America” Examines Religion in US History

Starting Monday, PBS will air a highly anticipated 3-part documentary entitled "God in America", which will look at the role of religion in the history of religion. God in America examines the potent and complex interaction between religion and democracy,...