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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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The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
bjconline.org
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@bjconthehill.bsky.social (Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty) has joined the call for Congress to pass the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act “and hold ICE accountable by withholding their funding,” according to an email sent to supporters Jan. 28.
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BJC calls for ICE accountability – Baptist News Global
BJC has joined the call for Congress to pass the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act “and hold ICE accountable by withholding their funding,”
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January 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM
@bjconthehill.bsky.social (Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty) has joined the call for Congress to pass the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act “and hold ICE accountable by withholding their funding,” according to an email sent to supporters Jan. 28.
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Christian nationalism is about power and control.
Christianity is about love, humility, and following Jesus.
They are not the same. Confusing them harms our faith, threatens religious liberty, and diminishes our democracy.
Christianity is about love, humility, and following Jesus.
They are not the same. Confusing them harms our faith, threatens religious liberty, and diminishes our democracy.
January 30, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Christian nationalism is about power and control.
Christianity is about love, humility, and following Jesus.
They are not the same. Confusing them harms our faith, threatens religious liberty, and diminishes our democracy.
Christianity is about love, humility, and following Jesus.
They are not the same. Confusing them harms our faith, threatens religious liberty, and diminishes our democracy.
Clergy across traditions are coming together to stand up for religious freedom, human dignity, and the rule of law. We need your voice now more than ever.
Join us on January 29! Please register in advance to receive event details and updates. https://loom.ly/Ow4mdno
Join us on January 29! Please register in advance to receive event details and updates. https://loom.ly/Ow4mdno
January 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Clergy across traditions are coming together to stand up for religious freedom, human dignity, and the rule of law. We need your voice now more than ever.
Join us on January 29! Please register in advance to receive event details and updates. https://loom.ly/Ow4mdno
Join us on January 29! Please register in advance to receive event details and updates. https://loom.ly/Ow4mdno
ICE actions are making it harder for people to live, gather, and worship without fear. Take action and tell Congress to hold ICE accountable and pass the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act.
Take action using our simple form: https://loom.ly/hIMUbWc
Take action using our simple form: https://loom.ly/hIMUbWc
January 23, 2026 at 9:13 PM
ICE actions are making it harder for people to live, gather, and worship without fear. Take action and tell Congress to hold ICE accountable and pass the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act.
Take action using our simple form: https://loom.ly/hIMUbWc
Take action using our simple form: https://loom.ly/hIMUbWc
Protect religious freedom in just 2 minutes!
The U.S. Department of Labor is considering changes that could pressure people to participate in religious activities to access federally funded job training.
bjconline.org/actnow/
The U.S. Department of Labor is considering changes that could pressure people to participate in religious activities to access federally funded job training.
bjconline.org/actnow/
January 23, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Protect religious freedom in just 2 minutes!
The U.S. Department of Labor is considering changes that could pressure people to participate in religious activities to access federally funded job training.
bjconline.org/actnow/
The U.S. Department of Labor is considering changes that could pressure people to participate in religious activities to access federally funded job training.
bjconline.org/actnow/
Introducing the 2025 BJC Fellows!
-Kale Anderson
-Rev. Abigaíl Medina Betancourt
-Rev. Christopher M. Coates
Learn more about these BJC Fellows and apply to be part of the 2026 class at BJConline.org/bjcfellows2025/
-Kale Anderson
-Rev. Abigaíl Medina Betancourt
-Rev. Christopher M. Coates
Learn more about these BJC Fellows and apply to be part of the 2026 class at BJConline.org/bjcfellows2025/
January 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Introducing the 2025 BJC Fellows!
-Kale Anderson
-Rev. Abigaíl Medina Betancourt
-Rev. Christopher M. Coates
Learn more about these BJC Fellows and apply to be part of the 2026 class at BJConline.org/bjcfellows2025/
-Kale Anderson
-Rev. Abigaíl Medina Betancourt
-Rev. Christopher M. Coates
Learn more about these BJC Fellows and apply to be part of the 2026 class at BJConline.org/bjcfellows2025/
BJC statement on immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and nationwide.
Religious freedom isn’t something that exists on paper. It is something that is lived.
Read the full statement on our website: https://loom.ly/iSwsKfo
Religious freedom isn’t something that exists on paper. It is something that is lived.
Read the full statement on our website: https://loom.ly/iSwsKfo
January 20, 2026 at 11:26 PM
BJC statement on immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and nationwide.
Religious freedom isn’t something that exists on paper. It is something that is lived.
Read the full statement on our website: https://loom.ly/iSwsKfo
Religious freedom isn’t something that exists on paper. It is something that is lived.
Read the full statement on our website: https://loom.ly/iSwsKfo
At @BJConthehill and @CACNationalism, we take those words seriously. That’s why we work every day to protect religious freedom for all, and to oppose Christian nationalism, which threatens our faith, our democracy, and our shared future.
Learn more: bjconline.org
Learn more: bjconline.org
January 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
At @BJConthehill and @CACNationalism, we take those words seriously. That’s why we work every day to protect religious freedom for all, and to oppose Christian nationalism, which threatens our faith, our democracy, and our shared future.
Learn more: bjconline.org
Learn more: bjconline.org
BJC is starting the new year in a new office space on Capitol Hill. Before we moved, we wanted to honor all of the important moments we had while working out of 200 Maryland Avenue since 1965.
Here are a few photos, and you can read more in our magazine: bjconline.org/a-tribute-to...
Here are a few photos, and you can read more in our magazine: bjconline.org/a-tribute-to...
A tribute to our time at 200 Maryland Avenue
As BJC moves a few blocks away to a new headquarters, we remember the important moments shared in our sacred space for more than 60 years.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
BJC is starting the new year in a new office space on Capitol Hill. Before we moved, we wanted to honor all of the important moments we had while working out of 200 Maryland Avenue since 1965.
Here are a few photos, and you can read more in our magazine: bjconline.org/a-tribute-to...
Here are a few photos, and you can read more in our magazine: bjconline.org/a-tribute-to...
In these trying times, clergy across traditions are coming together to confront the rise of Christian nationalism.
Join us January 29 for a gathering focused on courageous risk-taking.
Register in advance to receive updates and event details: https://loom.ly/Ow4mdno
Join us January 29 for a gathering focused on courageous risk-taking.
Register in advance to receive updates and event details: https://loom.ly/Ow4mdno
January 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
In these trying times, clergy across traditions are coming together to confront the rise of Christian nationalism.
Join us January 29 for a gathering focused on courageous risk-taking.
Register in advance to receive updates and event details: https://loom.ly/Ow4mdno
Join us January 29 for a gathering focused on courageous risk-taking.
Register in advance to receive updates and event details: https://loom.ly/Ow4mdno
Join us January 20 at 3 p.m. ET for an info session to learn more about the BJC Fellows Program, an immersive experience for young professionals committed to defending religious freedom for all.
Applications for the 2026 class are open.
Learn more: BJConline.org/fellows/
Applications for the 2026 class are open.
Learn more: BJConline.org/fellows/
January 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Join us January 20 at 3 p.m. ET for an info session to learn more about the BJC Fellows Program, an immersive experience for young professionals committed to defending religious freedom for all.
Applications for the 2026 class are open.
Learn more: BJConline.org/fellows/
Applications for the 2026 class are open.
Learn more: BJConline.org/fellows/
More than 160 Texas faith leaders from nearly 60 school districts are speaking out against state-organized prayer in public schools.
Faith should be voluntary, never mandated by the state.
Learn more and read the full press release on our website: BJConline.org/stateorganizedprayer/
Faith should be voluntary, never mandated by the state.
Learn more and read the full press release on our website: BJConline.org/stateorganizedprayer/
January 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
More than 160 Texas faith leaders from nearly 60 school districts are speaking out against state-organized prayer in public schools.
Faith should be voluntary, never mandated by the state.
Learn more and read the full press release on our website: BJConline.org/stateorganizedprayer/
Faith should be voluntary, never mandated by the state.
Learn more and read the full press release on our website: BJConline.org/stateorganizedprayer/
Across Texas, people of faith are speaking up for students’ religious freedom & there’s still time to join them.
Together, we can protect every student’s freedom to follow their own conscience. Because public schools are not Sunday schools.
Get involved: https://loom.ly/aA9d338
Together, we can protect every student’s freedom to follow their own conscience. Because public schools are not Sunday schools.
Get involved: https://loom.ly/aA9d338
January 5, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Across Texas, people of faith are speaking up for students’ religious freedom & there’s still time to join them.
Together, we can protect every student’s freedom to follow their own conscience. Because public schools are not Sunday schools.
Get involved: https://loom.ly/aA9d338
Together, we can protect every student’s freedom to follow their own conscience. Because public schools are not Sunday schools.
Get involved: https://loom.ly/aA9d338
The BJC Fellows program brings together emerging leaders who care deeply about religious freedom, democracy, and building a society where everyone belongs. Fellows gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Apply: BJConline.org/fellows/
Apply: BJConline.org/fellows/
January 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The BJC Fellows program brings together emerging leaders who care deeply about religious freedom, democracy, and building a society where everyone belongs. Fellows gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Apply: BJConline.org/fellows/
Apply: BJConline.org/fellows/
As we begin a new year, @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social is starting her sabbatical.
Read her entire column on our website, and check out the other items in our winter magazine!
https://loom.ly/SzKoSVc
Read her entire column on our website, and check out the other items in our winter magazine!
https://loom.ly/SzKoSVc
January 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
As we begin a new year, @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social is starting her sabbatical.
Read her entire column on our website, and check out the other items in our winter magazine!
https://loom.ly/SzKoSVc
Read her entire column on our website, and check out the other items in our winter magazine!
https://loom.ly/SzKoSVc
Religious freedom doesn’t sustain itself. It must be taught, practiced, and passed on.
Your generosity ensures that young advocates know their faith freedom is protected, and it enables them to extend that protection to others.
Donate by December 31.
https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
Your generosity ensures that young advocates know their faith freedom is protected, and it enables them to extend that protection to others.
Donate by December 31.
https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
December 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Religious freedom doesn’t sustain itself. It must be taught, practiced, and passed on.
Your generosity ensures that young advocates know their faith freedom is protected, and it enables them to extend that protection to others.
Donate by December 31.
https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
Your generosity ensures that young advocates know their faith freedom is protected, and it enables them to extend that protection to others.
Donate by December 31.
https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
Across the country, people of faith are rising up to say: Our faith is not a weapon, it’s a witness. This work doesn’t happen by accident,
Make a year-end gift today and help build a just society where everyone belongs.
Give now: https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
Make a year-end gift today and help build a just society where everyone belongs.
Give now: https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
December 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Across the country, people of faith are rising up to say: Our faith is not a weapon, it’s a witness. This work doesn’t happen by accident,
Make a year-end gift today and help build a just society where everyone belongs.
Give now: https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
Make a year-end gift today and help build a just society where everyone belongs.
Give now: https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
Today, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, who was born in humility, not power. His way is marked by love, not force.
May this season remind us that faith is a gift freely chosen, never imposed, and that every person deserves the freedom to follow their own conscience.
May this season remind us that faith is a gift freely chosen, never imposed, and that every person deserves the freedom to follow their own conscience.
December 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, who was born in humility, not power. His way is marked by love, not force.
May this season remind us that faith is a gift freely chosen, never imposed, and that every person deserves the freedom to follow their own conscience.
May this season remind us that faith is a gift freely chosen, never imposed, and that every person deserves the freedom to follow their own conscience.
Faith shines brightest through compassion, service, and community, not coercive power.
Your gift helps fuel our work to promote democracy and pluralism, protect faith freedom for all, and resist Christian nationalism.
Give here: https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
Your gift helps fuel our work to promote democracy and pluralism, protect faith freedom for all, and resist Christian nationalism.
Give here: https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
December 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Faith shines brightest through compassion, service, and community, not coercive power.
Your gift helps fuel our work to promote democracy and pluralism, protect faith freedom for all, and resist Christian nationalism.
Give here: https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
Your gift helps fuel our work to promote democracy and pluralism, protect faith freedom for all, and resist Christian nationalism.
Give here: https://loom.ly/jVJWNSM
On our last Respecting Religion #podcast of 2025, @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social & Holly Hollman talk about some of the news from the past week – including the travel ban expansion, attacks around the world, and an appearance by Amanda before Congress to talk about protecting civil society.
December 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
On our last Respecting Religion #podcast of 2025, @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social & Holly Hollman talk about some of the news from the past week – including the travel ban expansion, attacks around the world, and an appearance by Amanda before Congress to talk about protecting civil society.
BJC mourns the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.
In January 2024, Rob joined @AmandaTylerBJC on Respecting Religion to discuss “God & Country,” his documentary about the growing threat of Christian nationalism.
Listen: https://loom.ly/zXJkNb
In January 2024, Rob joined @AmandaTylerBJC on Respecting Religion to discuss “God & Country,” his documentary about the growing threat of Christian nationalism.
Listen: https://loom.ly/zXJkNb
December 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
BJC mourns the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.
In January 2024, Rob joined @AmandaTylerBJC on Respecting Religion to discuss “God & Country,” his documentary about the growing threat of Christian nationalism.
Listen: https://loom.ly/zXJkNb
In January 2024, Rob joined @AmandaTylerBJC on Respecting Religion to discuss “God & Country,” his documentary about the growing threat of Christian nationalism.
Listen: https://loom.ly/zXJkNb
Calling all Texas faith leaders! Add your name to our letter for clergy to say no to the Texas state-organized prayer in school law.
We believe faith is strongest when it is chosen freely, not directed by the government. Learn more and get involved at BJConline.org/stateorganizedprayer/
We believe faith is strongest when it is chosen freely, not directed by the government. Learn more and get involved at BJConline.org/stateorganizedprayer/
December 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Calling all Texas faith leaders! Add your name to our letter for clergy to say no to the Texas state-organized prayer in school law.
We believe faith is strongest when it is chosen freely, not directed by the government. Learn more and get involved at BJConline.org/stateorganizedprayer/
We believe faith is strongest when it is chosen freely, not directed by the government. Learn more and get involved at BJConline.org/stateorganizedprayer/
@amandatylerbjc.bsky.social recently published an op-ed in @dallasnews.com warning against a proposed legal settlement that would weaken the Johnson Amendment.
Read her full piece: https://loom.ly/0FlB_4U
Read her full piece: https://loom.ly/0FlB_4U
December 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
@amandatylerbjc.bsky.social recently published an op-ed in @dallasnews.com warning against a proposed legal settlement that would weaken the Johnson Amendment.
Read her full piece: https://loom.ly/0FlB_4U
Read her full piece: https://loom.ly/0FlB_4U
BJC is thrilled to welcome the Rev. Dr. Katie Callaway as our new Director of Development!
Katie brings deep experience in fundraising, ministry, and justice work, seeing development as both storytelling and a way to advance faith freedom for all.
More: https://loom.ly/Jka1RVc
Katie brings deep experience in fundraising, ministry, and justice work, seeing development as both storytelling and a way to advance faith freedom for all.
More: https://loom.ly/Jka1RVc
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
BJC is thrilled to welcome the Rev. Dr. Katie Callaway as our new Director of Development!
Katie brings deep experience in fundraising, ministry, and justice work, seeing development as both storytelling and a way to advance faith freedom for all.
More: https://loom.ly/Jka1RVc
Katie brings deep experience in fundraising, ministry, and justice work, seeing development as both storytelling and a way to advance faith freedom for all.
More: https://loom.ly/Jka1RVc
Respecting Religion, Live: Dec 4.
The news is moving fast, and Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman are ready to dig in. This week’s episode of Respecting Religion will be broadcast LIVE as they unpack the latest developments shaping faith freedom for all.
https://loom.ly/ch9_DWE
The news is moving fast, and Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman are ready to dig in. This week’s episode of Respecting Religion will be broadcast LIVE as they unpack the latest developments shaping faith freedom for all.
https://loom.ly/ch9_DWE
December 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Respecting Religion, Live: Dec 4.
The news is moving fast, and Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman are ready to dig in. This week’s episode of Respecting Religion will be broadcast LIVE as they unpack the latest developments shaping faith freedom for all.
https://loom.ly/ch9_DWE
The news is moving fast, and Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman are ready to dig in. This week’s episode of Respecting Religion will be broadcast LIVE as they unpack the latest developments shaping faith freedom for all.
https://loom.ly/ch9_DWE