Yesterday, the Obama Administration received a final report and recommendations from its 25-member Faith-based Advisory Council. At the Washington Post’s On Faith blog, Melissa Rogers describes the process and the results of the various task forces making up the council.
Those involved in these conversations did not consider or come to agreement on every issue. Indeed, our differences on a couple of issues are described below. But we were able to unite around a call for a number of important reforms. If implemented, these proposals would make a real difference on the ground, helping us to serve people in ways that are sensible, effective, and much more respectful of religious liberty.
Kudos to Rogers – former BJC General Counsel – for shepherding this important process through an extremely diverse panel of viewpoints, and to BJC executive Director Brent Walker for helping draft recommendations for reform of the faith-based program. Here’s hoping the President will implement all, or at least most, of the council’s advice.
