BJC: National Day of Prayer misguided and unnecessary

Day of prayer more appropriately called for by religious leaders, not government FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Huett | Phone: 202-544-4226 Cherilyn Crowe  | Phone: 202-544-4226  WASHINGTON — Congress’ official designation and the President’s...

BJC: Oregon should allow teachers to wear religious clothing

Group letter calls for repeal of Oregon law that forbids public school teachers from wearing religious dress in the classroom Click here for a PDF showcasing the BJC’s involvement in this issue in Oregon February 4, 2010 The Baptist Joint Committee and a diverse...

BJC releases church-state evaluation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor

Before the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor began, the Baptist Joint Committee’s legal staff completed a comprehensive analysis of Judge Sotomayor’s written opinions in cases involving the First Amendment’s protection of the free...