Written by Don Byrd
U.S. Representatives Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and Diane Black (R-TN) have introduced the Religious Freedom Tax Repeal Act of 2012. It would essentially allow any employer — not just religious organizations and entities — to be exempt from health coverage requirements that conflict with religious beliefs. …
Written by Don Byrd
During her trip to Egypt, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton met with newly elected President Morsi and answered questions about that meeting in a press conference. While not mentioning religion and the issue of religious minorities directly, she seemed to point in that direction. …
Written by Don Byrd
Earlier this year, the U.S. Military revoked a license granted in 2003 allowing LifeWay Publishing to sell Bibles targeting military personnel with the official seal of each branch engraved on the front. It makes sense to discard this policy, right? The use of military seals to promote a particular religious text smacks of favoritism. At the very least, they would have to permit sacred text publishers of all faiths the same license. …
Written by Don Byrd
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon today vetoed a bill that attempts to exempt any business from the requirement to provide contraception coverage in health insurance if the practice violated the employer’s religious beliefs. I say “attempts to” because …
Written by Don Byrd
Earlier this week, President Obama was asked his response to the view that health care mandates — specifically the contraception coverage requirement — conflict with religious liberty. Think Progress has the exchange with a New Orleans TV reporter:
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.