“If the Court compels states to fund religious education through charter schools, it will entangle government with religion in ways the Constitution was designed to prevent,” said BJC General Counsel Holly Hollman.
Today, we mourn with people around the world the passing of Pope Francis, a spiritual leader whose voice reflected a deep commitment to human dignity, justice, and compassion.
A group of Texas faith leaders are calling on state legislators to vote against SB 10, HB 1009, and any other bill that would require every K-12 public school to display a government-selected version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler: This ‘reckless move’ is a threat to both religious liberty and public schools
The second edition of ‘African Americans and Religious Freedom: New Perspectives for Congregations and Communities’ is now available, providing novel interpretations of religious freedom that speak to our contemporary moment.
The government should not compel taxpayers to furnish funds in support of religion, regardless of whether they adhere to that religion or not.