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WASHINGTON (ABP) – The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty joined Jewish and interfaith leaders in drafting a statement Feb. 21 calling on candidates to refrain from using religion as a political wedge.

2012 Archives

President proclaims Religious Freedom Day

January 13, 2012

author: Administrator

WASHINGTON (ABP) – President Obama described religious liberty as a “universal human right” Jan. 13 and pledged support for individuals around the world “who live in fear of violence and discrimination because of their beliefs.”

2011 Archives

Candidates asked to sign pledge to give priority to religious freedom

December 9, 2011

author: brandon

An advocacy organization for persecuted Christians has asked the 2012 presidential candidates to sign a pledge stating they would make religious freedom a priority in the United States and overseas if they win the White House.

2011 Archives

Presidential candidate links Israel policy to religious faith

September 21, 2011

author: Administrator

NEW YORK (ABP) – An already contentious debate about the role of faith in presidential politics took a new twist Sept. 20 when Texas Gov. Rick Perry told a New York City press conference he believes America’s continued support for Israel is a theological priority.

2011 Archives

State department cites religious freedom violations

September 13, 2011

author: Administrator

WASHINGTON (ABP) – The State Department released an annual report Sept. 13 detailing violations of religious freedom around the world.

2011 Archives

America’s political rhetoric more religious than American voters

September 8, 2011

author: Administrator

Using data collected between 1972 and 2008, a Duke University professor of sociology and religion says America not only is losing its religion, but also has lost confidence in religious leaders and wants them to be less involved in politics.

2011 Archives

Baptists among religious leaders in event to mourn victims of 9/11, promote religious freedom

September 8, 2011

author: Administrator

WASHINGTON (ABP) – Prominent religious leaders of various faiths joined Sept. 8 in Washington to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

2011 Archives

Religious leaders laud MLK in memorial service

August 29, 2011

author: Administrator

An earthquake and a hurricane interrupted plans to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in the nation's capital, but religious leaders and civil rights veterans said King's legacy is unshakable.

2011 Archives

Seminaries adapt to changing religious landscape

August 11, 2011

author: Administrator

Changes in America's religious landscape have had enormous impact on seminaries.To meet the challenge, Daniel Aleshire, executive director of the Association of Theological Schools, proposes development of new "gold standards" for seminaries.

Faith leaders ask candidates to avoid sowing religious discord

President proclaims Religious Freedom Day

Candidates asked to sign pledge to give priority to religious freedom

Presidential candidate links Israel policy to religious faith

State department cites religious freedom violations

America’s political rhetoric more religious than American voters

Baptists among religious leaders in event to mourn victims of 9/11, promote religious freedom

Religious leaders laud MLK in memorial service

Seminaries adapt to changing religious landscape

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