Religious liberty matters to my congregation, my neighbors and my kids
By Rev. Emily Hull McGee I give monthly to the Baptist Joint Committee because I believe that the work they do matters. In a day and age where the line of separation between church and state is both blurry and stark, it is of high value to me that a voice of reason...The BJC helps me break the silence
By Ashley RobinsonOn June 19, 2015, I could barely contain my applause as the Rev. Dr. Marvin A. McMickle addressed the BJC’s Religious Liberty Council Luncheon, urging us all to “keep the faith by breaking the silence.” I left that luncheon with a spirit of...My love for my neighbors extends to those of all faiths
By Jason Smith I give monthly to the Baptist Joint Committee because, as a BJC intern years ago, I learned the vital importance that religious liberty plays in our society. I had the chance to see firsthand what it means to defend and extend religious liberty for all...BJC essay contest: What happens when elected or appointed officials have religious objections to job duties?
High school juniors and seniors can win up to $2,000 for college in the 2016 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest, sponsored by the Religious Liberty Council of the Baptist Joint Committee. Essays must examine conflicts that arise when the personal religious beliefs of elected or government-appointed officials clash with their job duties, and students should propose a solution that addresses the rights of all parties.
