Two disputes over religious expression at U.S. military retirement ceremonies demonstrate that the armed services wrestle with the same tension between public service and private religious exercise as the rest of us.
As we reflect on this painful anniversary, it’s worth remembering that Dr. King considered religious freedom and the institutional separation of church and state to be essential forces in his ministry and activism.
An amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court by 30+ constitutional scholars argues that President Trump’s “travel ban” Proclamation is impermissibly based on religious animus toward Muslims.
A Christmas Spectacular school performance in Indiana was sufficiently altered to pass constitutional muster, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
A state constitutional amendment proposed in Alabama seems designed to clear the way for more Ten Commandment displays on public lands. Voters will decide in November.
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.