WASHINGTON — An essay exploring the history of religion in presidential campaigns and calling for a courteous discussion of religion from candidates is the winner of the 2012 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest, sponsored by the Religious Liberty Council of the Baptist Joint Committee.
Ivana Hughes of Evans, Ga., served as an intern working alongside our staff in Washington, D.C., this summer.
By Cherilyn Crowe
The Baptist Joint Committee and 41 other organizations condemned religiously based allegations raised by five members of Congress that American Muslims connected to the U.S. government may be trying to spread the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamic political movement.
As Americans focus on the November election and the rules governing religious expression in public life, a document explaining the laws regarding religious expression in America is being re-released.
Construction continues on the Baptist Joint Committee’s Center for Religious Liberty on Capitol Hill with completion scheduled for early fall.
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.