No sabbatical for religious liberty

This column appeared in the October 2010 edition of Report from the Capital. Click here to read the full edition. By J. Brent Walker, BJC Executive Director It’s good to be back from my summer-long sabbatical. Thanks to James Dunn, Buzz Thomas, Stan Hastey and Melissa...

Taxpaying citizens have the right to bring Establishment Clause lawsuits

In Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn, et al., the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty says the U.S. Supreme Court should protect the right of taxpaying citizens to sue over an alleged violation of the U.S. Constitution’s prohibition of a government establishment of religion.

How to respond when religious freedom is under attack

When we look back on this chapter in our nation’s history, wouldn’t we rejoice if it could be said that we asserted a bold Christian witness, including a vigorous defense of the God-given right of religious freedom for all? Let’s get to work.

The advent of Christmas craziness

By J. Brent Walker, BJC Executive Director View as PDF Holiday festivities began this year long before Thanksgiving. Christmas trees were cut and ready to be sold, pre-Christmas sales were already being advertised, and I listened to piped-in Christmas music as I stood...

Hollman on Marriage and Religious Freedom

By General Counsel K. Hollyn Hollman The BJC does not take a position on the legal status of same-sex unions. The increasingly frequent and intense claims linking gay rights and religious liberty, however, require attention. Charges that one’s adversaries violate...