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BJC: Churches can “breathe a sigh of relief” that omnibus bill does not repeal Johnson Amendment

“Those who depend on houses of worship and community nonprofits can breathe a sigh of relief as concerted efforts to weaken the longstanding law that keeps the 501(c)(3) sector free from partisan campaigning were rebuked yet again.”

Mercer University to Host Baptist Joint Committee’s Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State in Atlanta and Macon

Mercer will host the 2018 Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State March 20-21 on the University’s Atlanta and Macon campuses. All three lectures are free and open to the public.

BJC responds to removal of language that would have undermined the protections of the Johnson Amendment

If this tax bill passes, one thing Americans won’t have to worry about is whether their house of worship or local charitable nonprofit will be turned into a PAC. This is a big win for churches, synagogues, mosques, all other 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and the people who rely on them as a vital part of our society.

Religious groups: Baker not entitled to religious exemption from state law regulating commerce

Baptists and others say religious liberty is protected by recognizing diversity of religious beliefs and providing commercial goods and services on equal basis

Baptist leader says tax bill headed to the House floor now even worse for houses of worship and the charitable sector

After a last-minute amendment, now the entire 501(c)(3) sector can be used by partisan campaigns and by donors looking for a tax deduction for their campaign contributions.

Religious holidays and public schools are focus of 2018 BJC essay scholarship contest

The 2018 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest is accepting submissions.

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