Taxpayers should not foot the bill for religious education, but a budget proposal from the White House would send unprecedented federal dollars to pay for religious school tuition.
FEMA’s policy allowing taxpayer funds to restore and rebuild houses of worship is now codified into law, but the controversy over disaster funding for religion may just be heating up.
Bossier Parish became the second school district in 3 months facing a lawsuit alleging sweeping church-state violations.
BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler and Rabbi David Saperstein explain why they are thankful that President Trump has so far been unsuccessful in his promise to repeal the Johnson Amendment.
In a letter to Congress, the BJC and more than 100 other organizations urged lawmakers not to use funding legislation to weaken Johnson Amendment protections.
State “Religious Freedom Restoration Act” proposals have slowed in recent years but a recently introduced bill could make Iowa the 22nd to enact a RFRA standard.
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.