In George Washington’s words

Written by J. Brent Walker, BJC Executive Director
Dick Ice’s contributions to the life and work of the BJC are incalculable. He understands and appreciates Baptist principles and the American concept of the separation of church and state like few others. He is also a student of history who can call up the words of our Founders on the spur of the moment and make scholarly presentations on James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and others.

PBS Looks at Hosanna Case

PBS' Religion and Ethics Newsweekly ran a segment on the Supreme Court's investigation of the ministerial exception, featuring interviews with attorneys involved as well as advocates on both sides. Rabbi David Saperstein made an especially great, succinct...

Quote of the Day: Brent Walker

In an op-ed at ABP news, Baptist Joint Committee Director Brent Walker weighs in on the Jeffress controversy. Unless a candidate’s religious beliefs might directly dictate a leadership style, policy position or something relevant to official duties as public...

Still Waiting on SCOTUS in Roadside Crosses Case

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that after considering the petition to hear the case regarding roadside crosses in Utah, the Supreme Court has yet to decide, surprising at least one of the attorneys involved. Supreme Court justices met on Oct. 7 to discuss whether to...

Celebrate 75 Years of BJC!!

The Baptist Joint Committee is celebrating its 75th year as a stalwart defender of religious liberty for all Americans, the only religious organization in Washington, D.C. devoted solely to the issues surrounding the separation of church and state. Take a look at the...