Bible Classes in Public Schools? Why Christian Lawmakers Are Pushing a Wave of New Bills
A wave of “Bible literacy” bills emerging in state legislatures would allow more students in public high schools to study the Old and New Testaments.
Church-State Stories to Watch in 2019
As the new year starts, the Baptist Joint Committee Don Byrd suggest five church-state stories that bear watching in 2019, including prayer, a memorial cross, state legislation, religious exemption from nondiscrimination laws and foster care discrimination. Read full story
A Campaign to Blitz the Country with ‘In God We Trust’ Laws Takes Root
Laws passed in six states during 2017 and 2018, mostly sponsored by legislative prayer caucuses in about 30 states, were inspired by the foundation’s 2017 manual known as Project Blitz, a 116-page guide for state legislators listing 20 model bills that sponsors claim will protect religious
Beating Bad Bills
With the start of a new year, state lawmakers will return to their chambers for a new legislative session. Christians should pay attention to bills under consideration.
Church-Politics Provision Removed from Tax Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic senator taking part in talks on the GOP tax package says a provision allowing churches to endorse political candidates and
Christian radio ads urge support for climate change legislation
WASHINGTON (ABP) -- Radio ads in eight states will encourage Christians to view climate change as both a moral issue and a matter of national security.
Gov. signs legislation to assist children
Springfield — Gov. Matt Blunt signed legislation June 12 to strengthen the state's commitment to a brighter future for some of Missouri's most vulnerable children."It is our responsibility to provide safe and nurturing environments for abused and neglected children," Blunt said. "The legislation I signed
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