BJC celebrates the life of Babs Baugh and mourns her passing
BJC celebrates the legacy of Babs Baugh, who lived a life committed to protecting faith freedom for all.
Ohio legislature sends student religious liberties bill to governor
The Ohio House of Representatives approved legislation this week that aims to protect the religious freedom of public school students. Of course, the First Amendment already protects students’ rights of religious expression.
Labor Department issues new guidance ensuring religious organizations’ access to federal grants, includes some church-state protections
Last month, the U.S. Labor Department released new guidelines, as directed by the Office of Management and Budget, regarding religious organizations and federal grants.
State Department issues 2019 International Religious Freedom Report, notes progress in Uzbekistan, deterioration in China
The State Department this week issued its annual report detailing the status of religious freedom in every country in the world.
President Trump issues Executive Order on Advancing International Religious Freedom amid tear gas controversy
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to promote religious freedom around the world, calling on the State Department and USAID to make international religious freedom a priority in implementing foreign policy and foreign assistance programs.
Choosing Christianity over Christian nationalism
Today, there is a choice for Christians to make: will we choose Christian nationalism, a perversion of Christianity that provides cover for white nationalism and claims power through violent actions against peaceful protesters to stage a photo op with the Bible as a prop? Or, will we choose Christianity, the one shown by St. John’s Church this week, with anti-racist action and works of justice and mercy? Our faith and our religious liberty are at stake.
