ERLC advises church/civic partnerships to slow spread of COVID-19 A new statement of principles from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission urges churches to partner with governments to help stop the spread of COVID-19, including cooperation with contact tracing efforts. The statement, released July 10, says “churches should create a process that utilizes all available […]
Churches reopen amid state restrictions
California prohibits singing in worship services As the state tries to stop an uptick in COVID-19 cases, new restrictions in California prohibit churchgoers from singing. “Activities such as singing and chanting negate the risk reduction achieved through six feet of physical distancing,” according to the guidelines issued July 1. Southern California pastor Rolland Slade posted […]
Religious liberty wins in Supreme Court’s Espinoza ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court said June 30 that the state of Montana cannot withhold scholarships from families who use the funds to send their children to religious schools. The 5-4 ruling in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue was cheered by religious liberty advocates. “The Supreme Court made the right decision today,” said Southern Baptist […]
Pandemic response raises concerns about limits on liberty
Six months ago, the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty released its first ever Religious Freedom Index. The survey of 1,000 Americans was designed to measure perspectives on the First Amendment, which includes, among other rights, that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Becket’s findings were […]
Mississippi Baptists advocate for new flag
Mississippi to remove Confederate emblem from flag Before the Mississippi state legislature voted June 28 and Governor Tate Reeves (R) signed the bill to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state’s flag, the Mississippi Baptist Convention (MBC) joined groups advocating for the change. Discussion around the Mississippi state flag is a “moral issue,” said […]
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