Written by Don ByrdMembers of the U.S. Congress have filed a brief with the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) was intended to protect corporations like Hobby Lobby from government restrictions like the contraception coverage requirement in the Affordable Care Act.
Written by Don Byrd
By J. Brent Walker, BJC Executive Director
Defending religious liberty by standing up for the separation of church and state sometimes results in unpopular outcomes. Theological and constitutional principles ensuring religious liberty must apply and be followed in the hard cases as well as the easy cases.
From the February 2013 Report from the Capital
By K. Hollyn Hollman, BJC General Counsel
After harsh criticism, dozens of lawsuits and heated debate challenging its rules on mandated contraceptive care coverage, the Obama administration announced Feb. 1 “the next step” in providing no-cost preventive care for women, while respecting the religious concerns of their employers. It is clear that the highly-anticipated proposed regulations won’t yet bring the controversy to an end.
From the February 2013 Report from the Capital
Written by Don Byrdan Oklahoma House Committee will consider HB 1674 today, a measure that seeks to protect students who takes contrary positions to scientific theories. While the bill doesn’t mention religious positions contrary to scientific theory, it seems clear that is a primary motivation.
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.