Dr. King and religious liberty
King understood that defending religious liberty was critical to protecting civil rights, and that an independent and inclusive church could change the world through social action.
King understood that defending religious liberty was critical to protecting civil rights, and that an independent and inclusive church could change the world through social action.
We need your involvement as we expand our activities and seek out new partnerships. With your help, I know we can achieve remarkable things together for religious liberty in 2018.
The BJC’s vision for the future calls us to mobilize supporters — like you — to be advocates for religious liberty.
We all have a role to play in safeguarding religious freedom for all.
The Baptist tradition of standing up for religious freedom for all is not new. One of the great privileges of my work so far this year has been to tell that story, a reminder to the many who know it and a welcome surprise to the many more who do not.
These individual acts not only demand responses from our officials, but also from we the people. The images of clergy, standing arm and arm, praying, singing and ministering in the field show the power of religion free from state control.