By J. Brent Walker, BJC Executive Director April 29, 2009 I write this column as the first 100 days of President Obama’s administration come to a close. What can be said about its church-state record at this early but highly symbolic juncture? A lot has been written...
Learn more about religious freedom around the world, Obama’s first 100 days, and issues facing state legislatures In this month’s edition, BJC Executive Director Brent Walker shares his thoughts on President Obama’s first 100 days in office and...
Oklahoma's Baptist governor faces a monumental decision whether to sign or veto a Ten Commandments bill that some Baptist leaders say violates religious liberty. Gov. Brad Henry (D) has five days to decide on the measure authorizing erection of a monument to the...
Videos of the three lectures given by Dr. Randall Balmer at the Baptist Joint Committee's Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State are now online. Balmer gave three presentations on the theme "Pilgrims in a...
Growing up in South Korea, the Rev. David Choi learned at an early age that prayer was serious business. As a child, he used to get up before dawn for a 4 a.m. prayer service. Choi and other believers will join elected officials – including Mayor Karl Dean and...
