“How did prayer and protests — the physical manifestation of mercy — all become grounds for conflict with the state?” asked Dr. Sergio González during our 2025 lecture series. “When did mercy become a crime?”
Our BJC organizing team is cultivating the role of faith communities in building a democratic society that practices dignity and pluralism. Here are some updates from a few local chapters working with the Christians Against Christian Nationalism initiative at the end of 2025.
In our last show of 2025, Amanda and Holly talk about some of the news from the past week – including an expansion of the travel ban, devastating attacks around the world, and an appearance by Amanda before Congress to talk about the importance of protecting civil society. Plus, get an update on the podcast’s plans for spring 2026 as Amanda embarks on her first sabbatical.
Despite wide agreement among advocacy groups, the Supreme Court justices seemed uncertain about a prisoner’s right to a specific remedy after a religious freedom violation in oral arguments for Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections.
The Trump administration created a “Religious Liberty Commission” in May, and it seems to be a mix of performative posturing and grievance airing, with some policy substance thrown in. Amanda and Holly discuss what this commission has – and hasn’t – done so far, and they look more closely at this week’s hearing on religion in the military. Littered with celebrities, many of the hearings are privileging certain religious views over others, often furthering “Christian nation” mythology and sharing general misinformation.
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.