Brief says diversity of religious beliefs is protected in the commercial context by public accommodations laws
Religious groups say commercial baker at center of high-profile case is not entitled to religious exemption in this case.
BJC statement on DOJ memorandum regarding religious liberty law
“In large part, the guidance restates much settled law, though with a decided tilt toward concerns of free exercise, giving short shrift to the government’s duty to avoid ‘no establishment’ concerns. … “
Baptist Joint Committee announces 2017 essay contest winners
Announcing the winners of BJC’s 2017 essay contest.
FAITH LEADERS TO CONGRESS: PROTECT THE JOHNSON AMENDMENT
More than 4,000 faith leaders from all 50 states are calling on Congress to keep the Johnson Amendment, the part of the tax code that protects houses of worship and other tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations from being pressured by politicians for endorsements.
BJC statement on nomination of Sam Brownback as international religious freedom ambassador
Promoting religious freedom for all around the world is a mission that has garnered broad bipartisan support.
BJC says funding bill will expose houses of worship to political pressure
Gutting potential enforcement of the “Johnson Amendment” gives candidates and campaign donors a green light to press churches for their endorsements and possibly their tax-deductible offerings, too.
