ERLC

NASHVILLE (BP) – Evan Lenow heard the calls in recent years to abolish or defund the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. And it broke his heart.

WASHINGTON (BP) – Una sentencia dictada hoy por el Tribunal Supremo en dos casos procedentes de Idaho y Virginia Occidental ha respaldado el derecho de los centros educativos a determinar el género en función del sexo biológico, y no de la identidad de género, en lo que respecta al deporte.

WASHINGTON (BP) – The Justice Department has released the first draft of a report on religious liberty following a yearlong study ordered by President Donald Trump. The wide-ranging report deals with areas such as public school, the military, and how faith-based organizations should interact with federal grants.

WASHINGTON (BP) – A Supreme Court ruling today over two cases out of Idaho and West Virginia upheld the rights of schools to determine gender according to biological sex, and not by gender identity, when it comes to sports.

Unquestionably, the Dobbs decision changed the landscape of the pro-life movement. However, the foundation of the ruling itself was not a commitment to uphold the sanctity of life, but a commitment to faithfully interpret the Constitution.

NASHVILLE (BP) – Flags waving, sparklers sizzling and patriotic songs galore will help Americans mark the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4. Leading public policy voices hope Southern Baptists won’t miss the opportunity to give thanks for their freedoms and remember why they’re so important.

WASHINGTON (BP) – A Rastafarian lost his challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court today (June 23) to seek monetary damages against Louisiana prison guards who forcibly shaved his head, in a case that saw the trio of liberal justices upholding religious liberty.

Every June, television airwaves, business storefronts and social media are flooded with messages celebrating LGBTQ “Pride Month,” a challenging time for Southern Baptists who uphold the integrity of marriage between one man and one woman in a covenant relationship. The month brings parades through city streets filled with rainbow flags and individuals promoting sexual freedom and promiscuity.

ORLANDO (BP) – New Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President Evan Lenow was formally introduced to Southern Baptists during the ERLC’s report to messengers at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention. 

ORLANDO (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) hosted an event on Monday night (June 8) in advance of the SBC Annual Meeting, discussing the importance of Christian political engagement in light of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.