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BJC’s Amanda Tyler says the hearings in Congres provide an opportunity for the public to see Christian nationalism for what it is.
On the 5th anniversary of the Charlottesville violence, Amanda Tyler explores the extreme manifestations and implications of white Christian nationalism on display.
BJC’s Holly Hollman and Amanda Tyler preview the Supreme Court’s 2022-2023 term and look at what’s at stake.
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Ten Commandments bill fails, chaplain in schools measure passes as legislative session in Texas ends
Bills that don’t get passed by the end of the Texas Legislature's session expire and can’t be reintroduced until the next session -- here’s an update on the outcome of some Texas legislation related to religious liberty we have been following.
BJC applauds White House announcement of unprecedented national initiative to combat antisemitism
The White House rightly noted that, while "antisemitic incidents most directly and intensely affect the Jewish community, antisemitism threatens all of us.”
Biden administration affirms core religious liberty principles in new guidance on religion in public schools
The Department of Education issued new guidance on prayer and religious expression in public schools, emphasizing that although school officials “may not promote or favor religion or coerce the consciences of students,” schools are not “religion-free zones.”
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It’s been quite the week for the Supreme Court, releasing a decision in a case we were watching and responding to the unprecedented leak of a draft opinion in a case that captured the attention of the entire country. In this episode, Holly and Amanda break down Monday’s ruling in Shurtleff v. Boston – about a city flying a Christian flag – and the recent decision in Ramirez v. Collier – concerning religion in the execution chamber. They also react to the big Supreme Court news this week: the leak of a draft opinion for Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the case challenging a Mississippi law that restricts abortion. Amanda and Holly share their reactions to what’s happening at the Court and preview what’s to come.
This week, the Supreme Court discussed a coach-led prayer practice on the football field, hearing two very different versions of the facts. Amanda and Holly review Monday’s oral arguments in Kennedy v. Bremerton in this podcast, sharing their four takeaways and playing key courtroom exchanges. From the fights over the facts to conflating the rights of students and school officials, there are plenty of moments that caused more than fleeting concerns.
A public high school football coach is claiming a right to pray with students on the 50-yard-line immediately after the game while still on duty. What’s the best way to protect religious freedom for everyone in this situation? Amanda and Holly talk about the Supreme Court case of Kennedy v. Bremerton, what’s at stake, and how various groups are portraying what really happened. They go over BJC’s brief, which works to find a solution for everyone that protects the rights of students to be free to make their own choices about what religious practices they want to do and when to do so. Amanda and Holly also discuss the lines between private practice and government speech, and the different rights of students – who are compelled to be at school – and government employees, who represent the government.
The expected and the unexpected came up during Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings to be a Supreme Court justice. Amanda and Holly review key exchanges, including questions about her personal religious belief and religious liberty. Plus, they review the jaw-dropping news about texts from Virginia Thomas – wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas – on January 6 that showcase the prominence of Christian nationalism in the events and conversations that culminated in the attack on the Capitol.
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What is Christian nationalism? How is it different from Christianity?
As a Christian, BJC's Amanda Tyler can’t stand it when her religious tradition is equated with the harmful political ideology of Christian nationalism.
2022 BJC Luncheon: Indigenous Voices on Faith Freedom
Hear from Dr. Kyle T. Mays and Mariah Humphries in an important conversation moderated by the Rev. Dr. Mitch Randall during the 2022 BJC Luncheon.
Christian nationalism and the January 6 insurrection:
Hear from contributors to a new report on how Christian nationalism emboldened and intensified the January 6 attack. This project was a collaboration between BJC and the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy
Dr. Samuel Perry and Dr. Philip Gorski join Amanda Tyler for a conversation about their new book and ways to counter Christian nationalism.
