By Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press
Saddleback Church pastor and The Purpose Driven Life author Rick Warren announced Aug. 22 that a civil forum planned with President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has been canceled.
By J. Brent Walker, BJC Executive Director
The upcoming election will be an important one and certainly historic in at least one sense. In the 223 years of our republic, this will be the first time that no white Anglo-Saxon Protestant will appear on either ticket of the two major parties for president or vice president.
By Charles C. Haynes, Director of the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum
Millions of kids return to school this month — and, contrary to culture-war rhetoric, most of them won’t leave their faith at the schoolhouse door.
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By K. Hollyn Hollman, BJC General Counsel
During this election season, the presidential race is the primary focus for political energy. That makes sense, given the important role of the presidency and the varied and tremendous challenges our government faces. In many states, however, there are also election efforts under way with ramifications for religious liberty specifically.
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.