Teaching *about* religion in public schools does not violate the Constitution so long as it does not become a religious exercise. A federal judge in Maryland dismissed claims challenging a high school World Religions class.
Student prayer in school is already well protected by the Constitution. But preserving their religious liberty also means guarding against improper religious promotion by school officials.
Today’s settlement closes a particularly ugly chapter of post-9/11 religious scapegoating. No person in America should be presumed more likely a criminal because of their faith.
Two disputes over religious expression at U.S. military retirement ceremonies demonstrate that the armed services wrestle with the same tension between public service and private religious exercise as the rest of us.
As we reflect on this painful anniversary, it’s worth remembering that Dr. King considered religious freedom and the institutional separation of church and state to be essential forces in his ministry and activism.
An amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court by 30+ constitutional scholars argues that President Trump’s “travel ban” Proclamation is impermissibly based on religious animus toward Muslims.
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.