Written by Jeff Huett
MACON, GA — Strong defense of the separation of church and state and religious liberty is necessary today because of the false claims of so-called evangelical historians and their concerted effort to re-write history said Purdue University history professor Frank Lambert in a series of lectures sponsored by the Baptist Joint Committee April 17-18 on the Mercer University campus.
From the May 2012 Report from the Capital
By Nan Futrell, BJC Staff Counsel
Religious entities can and do compete for government funding to provide secular social services. Because such collaboration involves taxpayer dollars, important legal considerations come into play. …
From the May 2012 Report from the Capital
Written by Don Byrd
Religious and civil liberties groups are encouraging Kansas Governor Sam Brownback not to sign a bill passed by the legislature seeming to target Islamic Sharia law.
Written by Don Byrd
The Washington Post reports the Obama campaign has named Michael Wear to head up its faith outreach effort.
Written by Cherilyn Crowe
New York City’s transportation authority announced it will drop a policy that required Muslim and Sikh employees to put the agency’s logo on their religious headgear, according to the New York Daily News.
From the May 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.