Recent News & Columns
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Trinity Lutheran Church: Decidedly narrow, deeply troubling
While the holding of this decision may be narrow, its tone is unfortunate and ahistorical, as aptly noted in the dissent. Treating churches in a distinct way has long been part of our religious liberty tradition.
What I learned this summer
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.
Reflections on Charlottesville
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.
‘No’ to all religious tests
In his statements both during and after the hearing, Sen. Sanders seems to conflate Vought’s religious exclusivism with political exclusivism.
Hollman Report: Church, state and scrap tires: What’s at stake?
To understand what is truly at stake and to avoid the trap of hysteria in the Trinity Lutheran Church case, it helps to know a little history.
Reflections: Reality over rhetoric
Some continue to blur the lines between being generally “political” – which is permitted – and taking a partisan position for or against a candidate’s campaign for office – which is not.
The U.S. Supreme Court and religious liberty: What does the selection of Neil Gorsuch mean?
By BJC General Counsel Holly Hollman
Religious groups tell Congress: Do not politicize our houses of worship
A diverse group of 99 faith groups are urging Congress to maintain current law …
A two-kingdom view of religious freedom
By BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler
BJC stands against politicization of churches
By Cherilyn Crowe
