BJC
  • HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
    • Our Work
      • With Congress
      • In the Courts
      • Learn with Us
      • Make a Difference
      • BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation
    • Who We Are
      • About BJC
      • Baptist Freedom Fighters
      • What We Do
      • Our Inclusive Network
      • BJC Staff
      • BJC Board
      • Careers/Internships
    • Media Center
      • Thought Leadership
      • Podcasts
      • Latest News
      • In the News
      • Report from the Capital
      • Media Kit
      • Press Releases
    • Library / Resources
      • Archives
      • Resources and Handouts
      • FAQ
  • TAKE ACTION
    • Be An Advocate
      • Join a Current Campaign
      • BJC Fellows
      • Essay Contest
    • Connect
      • Invite BJC to your community
      • Visit BJC
      • Invite BJC to preach
      • Contact Us
    • Upcoming Events
      • Calendar
    • Donate
      • Give Today
      • Give Monthly
      • Planned Giving
      • BJC Donor Portal
  • Give
Select Page

Weekend Reads: Religious Coercion, the Johnson Amendment, Church-State History, and more

A handful of links to some of the week’s columns and news items of church-state interest, for your weekend reading pleasure…

July Brings New Laws on Religion in Public Schools in Kentucky, Florida

A “Bible Literacy Law” in Kentucky and a religious expression in public schools law in Florida have advocates and school officials concerned about unintended consequences.

Should City Commissioners Read Scripture to Attendees at Official Government Meetings?

A city commissioner in Deltona, Florida intends to keep reading Scripture at government meetings, despite warnings that the practice could violate the separation of church and state.

Rueful Federal Judge Rules City Park Cross in Florida Unconstitutional

A federal court in Florida ruled unconstitutional a large cross in a city park, but the judge was not happy about it.

Texas, Florida Governors Sign Legislation; Read About Your State

Governors in Florida and Texas signed bills into law related to religious liberty. See what is happening in your state.

« Older Entries
Next Entries »

Faith.
Freedom.
For All.

Support BJC
Subscribe
Contact us

The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.

Follow

© 2025 BJC. All rights reserved.

Terms of Use / Privacy Policy

Follow

Support BJC
Subscribe
Contact Us

Faith.
Freedom.
For All.

The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.

Terms of Use / Privacy Policy

© 2025 BJC. All rights reserved.