The BJC’s Amanda Tyler says a troubling provision in the current tax bill, undermining the Johnson Amendment, just got worse, after an amendment that passed the Ways and Means Committee today.
The Atlantic’s Emma Green reports on the difficulties faced by congregations attempting to assert their religious liberty rights under federal law after being denied building permits.
An effort to protect the Johnson Amendment was defeated in the Ways and Means Committee, but the battle is not over.
America’s promise of religious liberty is undermined when we are not all free to worship without fear.
The Baptist Joint Committee’s Amanda Tyler explains why proposed legislation amending the tax code would undermine key protections in the law for houses of worship.
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.