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Dr. William C. Byrd Jr.’s financial support of the mission of the Baptist Joint Committee spans more than 30 years, and the organization’s support of church-state separation makes it unique in his eyes.
From BJC Staff Reports
FORT WORTH, Texas — Church historian Bill J. Leonard received the Baptist Joint Committee’s highest honor and challenged the crowd to embrace its historical Baptist identity at the 2012 Religious Liberty Council Luncheon June 22.
By Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press
More than 100 religious leaders, including the head of the Baptist Joint Committee, signed an open letter July 18 voicing support for a Tennessee mosque asking a federal judge to permit use of its newly built building to celebrate Ramadan.
By Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press
Critics of the Obama administration’s requirement that faith-based employers include mandatory contraceptive coverage in their health care plans for women voiced disappointment June 28 when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld key portions of the Affordable Care Act, sometimes known as “Obamacare.”
From the July/August 2012 Report from the Capital.
This is the complete text of the 2012 Religious Liberty Council Luncheon address, delivered by Bill J. Leonard.
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.