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BJC - Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty BJC defends and extends religious liberty for ALL people. Visit us at BJConline.org and follow us on Twitter and Instagram

BJC defends religious freedom for all people and protects the separation of church and state in the historic Baptist tradition, working through education, litigation and legislation. We advocate a “golden rule” of religious liberty: Do not ask government to promote your religion if you don’t want government to promote somebody else’s religion; and do not permit government to hinder somebody else’s religion if you don’t want government to hinder your own religion.

The Supreme Court is considering questions that will shape the future, and BJC is weighing in. Can you host prayer in yo...
10/08/2026

The Supreme Court is considering questions that will shape the future, and BJC is weighing in.

Can you host prayer in your own home? Can the government mandate Scripture in classrooms?

Check out our Supreme Court preview -- it's linked in the first comment.

Baptists have defended religious freedom for nearly four centuries. The next generation is ready to carry that work forw...
09/25/2026

Baptists have defended religious freedom for nearly four centuries. The next generation is ready to carry that work forward.

BJC's spring internship applications are open through September 27. Interns work with our team in Washington and receive a monthly stipend and free housing on Capitol Hill.

If a student you know comes to mind, send this to them today.

bjconline.org/internships

American law has too often treated church-state questions and civil rights as separate issues.This year, we are bringing...
09/23/2026

American law has too often treated church-state questions and civil rights as separate issues.

This year, we are bringing those histories into conversation.

Join BJC, Wake Forest University, and featured lecturer Maya Wiley on October 21–22 as we discuss “Faith and Freedom at 250: Religious Liberty, Justice, and the Unfinished Work of Democracy.”

Learn more and register: bjconline.org/ShurdenLectures

Twenty-five years after 9/11, remembrance also requires us to examine what happened after.In the days after the attacks,...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years after 9/11, remembrance also requires us to examine what happened after.

In the days after the attacks, Americans heard calls for unity and public condemnations of anti-Muslim hatred. Yet, reality didn’t match the rhetoric and Muslim, Sikh, Arab and South Asian communities bore the consequences.

In her new essay, BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler reflects on how 9/11 shaped our national identity and why recommitting to religious liberty requires unconditional belonging for every person.

Read “Recommitting to Religious Liberty” in the comments below. What do you remember about 9/11, and how should that memory shape our country today?

Twenty-five years ago, at 8:46 a.m. ET, the world was never the same again.Today, we remember those who lost their lives...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, at 8:46 a.m. ET, the world was never the same again.

Today, we remember those who lost their lives, the loved ones left behind, and all whose lives were changed in the years that followed.

- Team BJC

Photo: Dan Scavino

08/07/2026

Hi everyone! We have a bonus podcast this week, featuring a preview of the Supreme Court and a farewell to Holly. If you watch the video version, there is a special slideshow at the end during the closing.

As our summer interns say their goodbyes, enjoy this collection of their top D.C. recommendations from the past few mont...
08/07/2026

As our summer interns say their goodbyes, enjoy this collection of their top D.C. recommendations from the past few months!

What a joy it was to welcome this bright and engaging group of young professionals into the BJC family! The 11th cohort ...
08/07/2026

What a joy it was to welcome this bright and engaging group of young professionals into the BJC family! The 11th cohort of BJC Fellows just wrapped up a transformative week of learning, reflection, and community on Saturday, traveling to Richmond and Williamsburg VA for an immersive and historical experience in religious freedom. Swipe to see more.

Interested in our Fellows Program? Learn more in the comments below.

BJC is changing. Not what we believe - we’ve been fighting for religious freedom for 90 years, and we are not stopping –...
07/20/2026

BJC is changing. Not what we believe - we’ve been fighting for religious freedom for 90 years, and we are not stopping – but how we show up. How we sound. How we look.

We are building something new, and we need a creative who wants to build with us.
The Creative Producer will work within the Communications Department and develop graphics, social content, and advocacy materials that push a compelling narrative about BJC's mission toward faith freedom for all.

Interested in joining our team? Learn more about the role and apply on our website. Find the link in the comments below.

What role can faith communities play in voter participation and voter protection this election season?Join us for our ne...
07/16/2026

What role can faith communities play in voter participation and voter protection this election season?

Join us for our next Clergy Quarterly Touchpoint as we explore the unique role clergy and congregations can play in encouraging civic participation and protecting the freedom of every eligible voter to make their voice heard.

Hear from faith leaders and advocates, including Andrea Miller of the Center for the Common Ground and Rabbi Lindsey Danziger of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, along with clergy sharing practical lessons from their own congregations.

-Tuesday, July 23
-1:00–2:30 PM ET | 12:00–1:30 PM CT

Register today. Find the link in the comments below

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