Written by Don ByrdSecretary of State John Kerry last week released a statement calling on Iranian officials to release 3 prisoners including an Iranian-American pastor, Saeed Abedini, who has been detained for nearly a year.
Written by Don Byrda federal court in New Jersey ruled a workplace discrimination lawsuit can proceed against Dollar General for refusing to accommodate the plaintiff’s religious mandate not to work on Saturday. The suit is proceeding not as a civil rights case at this time (though the plaintiff is allowed to resubmit his complaint to properly allege that claim), but as a breach of contract. He claims he and his employer entered into an agreement to allow him not to work on Saturdays in accordance with his faith.
Meanwhile, a new survey from the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Study shows a disturbingly high level of religious discrimination in the workplace across the country.
Written by Don ByrdA group of churches in Evansville, Indiana will appeal a ruling invalidating their permits to display crosses along the city’s riverwalk.
Written by Don ByrdAssociated Press continues to make news in its investigation of the New York Police Department’s religious profiling practices. AP previously revealed the NYPD was conducting surveillance activities of and keeping files on mosques in New Jersey. A lawsuit was filed and the Department subsequently announced the end of that program.
Yesterday, AP reported the NYPD has “secretly labeled entire mosques as terrorist organizations” to allow the use of informants and surreptitious recordings.
Written by Don ByrdVia Religion News Service, a new study commissioned by the American Bible Society suggests that a solid majority (66%) of Americans want public schools to teach the “values found in the Bible.” Even those who do, however, recognize the inherent dangers in doing so.
Written by Don ByrdEach year since 2006, the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty has conducted an essay contest for high school juniors with prizes including scholarship money and a trip to Washington, D.C. The winners for this year have been announced!
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.