Written by Don Byrd
Reverend Welton Gaddy, Director of the Interfaith Alliance and Pastor at Northminster Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana, has written an open letter to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, arguing that the state’s school voucher program threatens religious freedom by using taxpayer dollars to teach theology. …
Written by Don Byrd
After years of delay caused by protest, litigation and at least one act of domestic terrorism, the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro, Tennessee is finally set to open its doors. …
Written by Don Byrd
Missouri voters head to the polls today to decide on a controversial amendment to the state’s Constitution. Among other things, the measure would give broad powers of refusal to students who object to an assignment on religious grounds, and purports to allow government entities the right to include sectarian prayer in official events, despite Supreme Court rulings suggesting otherwise.
Written by Don Byrd
President Obama today called on the Flag of the United States to be flown at half mast through August 10 to honor the Sikh Americans killed by a hateful gunman yesterday. …
Written by Don Byrd
By now, you have heard about the violent attack on worshipers at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Six were killed by a gunman apparently driven by ethnic and religious hatred.
Written by Don Byrd
Sarah Posner reports that the Justice Department quietly revealed last month it has continued to issue certificates of exemption to faith-based groups excusing them from employment discrimination laws. …
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.
Follow
Follow
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.