Written by Don ByrdThe Arizona legislature last week passed sweeping amendments to the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act that would protect individuals and businesses from government regulation as well as private lawsuits for their religiously motivated conduct. The bill will not become law, however, following tonight’s veto from Governor Jan Brewer. In her veto statement, she explained her reasoning…
Written by Don ByrdLast week brought one of the strangest state legislation stories to come around in a while (and these days that is saying something). A bill in Alabama that would require schools to start the day with a recitation of prayer was passed out of committee last week, even though more committee members voted against it than for it.
Written by Don ByrdFrom Kansas to Arizona, state religious freedom legislation has been a troubling news item the last couple of weeks. Now we may need to add Georgia to the list if HB 1023 moves forward as is. The bill is a state version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), a federal law barring the government from substantially burdening a person’s religious exercise without a compelling interest as justification. The Baptist Joint Committee led the diverse coalition that pushed Congress to adopt RFRA in 1993, but is urging Georgia lawmakers to reject HB 1023 as it is currently written…
Written by Don Byrd
Written by Don Byrd
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.