Congress passed and President Donald J. Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 into law on May 5, funding the government through September to avoid a budget impasse and government shutdown. Included in the deal were some funding provisions of religious liberty interest.
The Baptist Joint Committee is pleased to welcome two summer semester interns working with our staff in Washington, D.C.
If a congregation determines that providing sanctuary is consistent with its theology and ministry, there are numerous practical and legal issues to consider.
As an intern for the Baptist Joint Committee, I was able to learn more about religious freedom and meaningfully contribute to our mission to protect religious liberty for all.
We host groups of any size or background in our Center for Religious Liberty to talk about our work on Capitol Hill, our Baptist heritage and how religious liberty is legally protected.
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.
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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.