Many Americans believe increased secularization will minimize religious and political tensions, simmer the culture wars and reduce threats to democracy, author and political scientist John Compton said. Some mainstream commentators argue the continuing move away from religious belief and belonging…
This is a time for our movement to meet the moment
At this point of uncertainty and change for our country, our commitment to religious freedom and the separation of church and state remains the same. I am sad for our country and worried about the impact last week’s election results…
BNG webinar delves into how to end Christian nationalism
Abolishing Christian nationalism requires a firm understanding of the political ideology, a willingness to renounce faith-based violence and the courage to advocate against the racist movement at home and in the public square, Amanda Tyler said during a webinar about…
Reminder: Amanda Tyler and Mark Wingfield free webinar on Christian nationalism
Join Amanda Tyler and Mark Wingfield for BNG’s next “change-making conversations” webinar about Tyler’s new book, How to End Christian Nationalism. The free webinar is scheduled for 1 p.m. Central Time Wednesday, Oct. 9. It’s free but advance registration is…
The Supreme Court at a crossroads
Every four years, the people who are most politically engaged in American law and politics tend to focus their autumn energy on the upcoming November election. The annual October kickoff of the U.S. Supreme Court term may be overlooked. That…
Join Amanda Tyler and Mark Wingfield for free webinar on Christian nationalism
Join Amanda Tyler and Mark Wingfield for BNG’s next “change-making conversations” webinar about Tyler’s new book, How to End Christian Nationalism. The free webinar is scheduled for 1 p.m. Central Time Wednesday, Oct. 9. It’s free but advance registration is…
Christian nationalism drives voter suppression efforts, panelists warn
Any effort to suppress voter participation is a direct outgrowth of Christian nationalism, a panel of experts said during a Sept. 24 webinar hosted by Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and its Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign. More than…
Texas Board of Education gets huge pushback on religion-infused curriculum
Activists and other Texans opposed to a proposed Bible-based curriculum for public school children are becoming a concern for extremist Christians who support the material, said Amanda Tyler, executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty. BJC has joined…
BJC announces 2024 class of BJC Fellows
Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty has name eight young adults to its 2024 class of BJC Fellows. Now in its ninth year, the BJC Fellows program educates young leaders in the history and principles of religious liberty and engages…