From the time Roger Williams established a settlement in Rhode Island where religious liberty reigned, Baptists have labored to maintain religion's vitality by keeping it free from government.

Support for religious liberty for all is disappearing in America — even among some Baptists. Just as Colonial Baptists boldly opposed religious establishments, Baptists today must oppose threats that would destroy or erode our precious freedom.

OUR CHALLENGE IS TO ENSURE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY THRIVES. Just as Roger Williams provided a home free from religious persecution, we must provide a home for the Baptist voice for religious freedom in our nation's capital. We must provide a permanent settlement where Baptists set the example, remembering that our religious freedom is fragile and must be protected for the sake of religion.

WE HAVE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. With your help, the Baptist Joint Committee can become more visible, inviting and effective in Washington, D.C. A state-of-the-art Center for Religious Liberty will help enable us to meet the challenge to preserve our heritage of liberty for our children and grandchildren.

Religious freedom is not free. Lovers of liberty have a unique opportunity to preserve a lasting legacy through the work of the BJC. Creating a Center for Religious Liberty is not just about bricks and mortar. It is a spiritual enterprise to preserve our legacy of religious freedom.

Resources

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Capital Campaign Updates

February 2008

Task force to find site for Center for Religious Liberty

January 2008

It's time to narrow the gap; enter the camapign race now

October 2007

BJC moves forward in property search for religious liberty center

BJC hosts capital campaign reception on Capitol Hill

September 2007

We've only just begun; you can still join the effort

July-August 2007

BJC supporters rise to Baugh challenge

March 2007

Rev. Keith and Sharon Felton: We support the BJC financially because...

February 2007

Rev. Joe and Terri Phelps: We support the BJC financially because...

January 2007

Carter endorses BJC effort to establish Center for Religious Liberty

Bill Harris: I support the BJC financially because ...

October 2006
New law allows tax-free gift to BJC

September 2006
Walker crisscrosses the U.S. for capital campaign

March 2006
BJC celebrates 70th anniversary

February 2006
BJC releases DVD to highlight campaign

January 2006
A matter of potential

November-December 2005
2006 an important year for campaign, 70th anniversary