A bill passed by the U.S. House extends criminal penalties for damage to religious property, and clarifies the definition of religious property to include religiously affiliated institutions.
Should the government provide monetary assistance directly to houses of worship? In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a federal judge in Texas has upheld FEMA’s policy barring grants for facilities with a religious purpose.
In a new column for VOX, law professor Andrew Koppelman laments the rhetoric that has come to surround the idea of religious liberty. A return to “equilibrium,” he says, is within reach.
The fight for Johnson Amendment protections is not over. The BJC has provided a helpful guide to assist you in contacting your Senators and Representative today to let your voice be heard!
In the Masterpiece Cakeshop oral argument, the Court focused on the Free Speech issues, but also questioned the religious liberty implications of the case, both for shop owners and for customers.
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.