By J. Brent Walker, Executive Director
Executive Director J. Brent Walker reflects on the passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and its journey over the past 20 years.
From the October 2013 Report from the Capital.
By K. Hollyn Hollman, BJC General Counsel
A Nov. 7 symposium, organized by the BJC and other groups, will use the occasion of the RFRA anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on the state of free exercise of religion in Americaby examining it in a number of contexts.
From the October 2013 Report from the Capital.
Written by Don ByrdAn editorial in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Badger Herald argues the state’s proposed Religious Freedom Amendment – a state version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act – would disrupt the balance of religious freedom protections already in place. Quoting the Baptist Joint Committee’s Nan Futrell commenting on a state RFRA proposal similar to Wisconsin’s, law student Aaron Loudenslager warns that the Wisconsin threshold for claims under the amendment may be too permissive.
Written by Don ByrdA federal judge in Hawaii has ruled the Religious Freedom Restoration Act applies to protect a minister charged with distributing marijuana to parishioners. Reverend Roger Christie argues the use of cannabis is an expression of his religion that because of RFRA may not be substantially burdened by the government without a compelling government interest narrowly tailored. The judge in her ruling last week allowed the trial to go forward with Christie able to use that defense.
Written by Don ByrdThe latest development in the court battles over the contraception mandate is an important one. The Third Circuit, affirming the trial court’s refusal to bar enforcement of the mandate against Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation, has ruled that a for-profit, secular corporation like Conestoga cannot exercise religion, and thus is not covered by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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.