Should American flags be in church sanctuaries?

In times of heightened patriotism or in the weeks surrounding patriotic holidays, the Baptist Joint Committee often receives inquiries about the propriety of flying the American flag in church. Should American flags be displayed in Baptist churches? The short answer...

Representative King’s Second Hearing: Islam in Prisons

Congressman Peter King (R-NY) is at it once again, leading his Homeland Security Committtee on an investigation of the dangers of Islam – this time focusing on the "radicalization" of Islam in prisons. There is not an overwhelming number of cases in...

Supreme Court Again Says No to Newdow

The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday declined yet again a petition related to the constitutionality of "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. This time, petitioner Michael Newdow challenged a New Hampshire law requiring teachers to lead students in the Pledge....

Religion, Church-State, Topics in GOP Debate

In last night's Republican presidential debate, moderated by John King, candidates were asked their views on church-state separation, the role of faith in government, and whether they would employ their own religiously-based litmus test for those in their...