Introducing the BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation
The BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation offers a variety of educational programs that expand and deepen our understanding of religious freedom with a broader justice lens.
Is the United States a Christian nation? What does that mean?
BJC General Counsel Holly Hollman shares about the prevalence of the “Christian nation” myth and a special responsibility Christians have.
S4, Ep. 26: SCOTUS decides Groff and 303 Creative
The Supreme Court waited until the last two days of its term to release two decisions with religious liberty implications. On this season 4 finale of the Respecting Religion podcast, Amanda and Holly look at the unanimous clarifying decision in Groff v. DeJoy and the deeply regressive decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis. They discuss the implications of both of these decisions, noting the conspicuous lack of snark in Justice Samuel Alito’s Groff decision and Justice Neil Gorsuch’s defensive attempt to make his big decision seem not all that remarkable.
BJC comments on 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis decision
BJC affirms the significance of laws like Colorado’s and rejects any attempt to portray them as an infringement on religious liberty.
BJC welcomes Supreme Court’s unanimous opinion clarifying religious protections in workplace
“This decision is a victory for religious minorities, who disproportionately claim the need for workplace religious accommodations,” said BJC General Counsel Holly Hollman.
