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In the late 1950s, Dwight Jessup’s political science professor at Bethel University introduced him to the Baptist Joint Committee. More than 50 years later, Jessup’s relationship with the BJC is going strong.
From the January 2013 Report from the Capital
A diverse group of religious leaders sent President Barack Obama a letter Nov. 13 congratulating him on his re-election and pledging to work with the administration “during the next four years to help our nation live up to the promise of liberty and justice for all.”
From the November/December 2012 Report from the Capital
Eligible high school students can win up to $2,000 in the Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest
From the November/December 2012 Report from the Capital
By Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press, and BJC Staff Reports
Florida voters rejected a measure to repeal the state’s ban on public funding for religious organizations Nov. 6, 55 percent to 45 percent.
Election Recap from the November/December 2012 Report from the Capital
By Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press
President Barack Obama stressed religious freedom in a historic speech Nov. 19 in Burma, a country long beset by military conflict and regarded as one of the world’s worst oppressors of minority faiths. His speech came after American Baptist Churches USA and other groups urged the president to raise a number of issues with international leaders.
From the November/December 2012 Report from the Capital
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.