
The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC)
The ERLC exists to assist your church by helping you understand the moral demands of the gospel, apply Christian principles to moral and social problems and questions of public policy, …
ERLC President Applauds Senate Finance Committee Draft Text …
Jun 16, 2025 · The Finance Committee’s draft text aligns with the tax reform priorities set by the ERLC earlier this year. The goal for these priorities is that lawmakers can better promote life …
About the ERLC
True human dignity, rooted in the imago Dei, motivates the ERLC to honor all people as made in God's image. We stand for the displaced, the trafficked, the preyed upon, and the …
2025 Policy Priorities that Matter to Southern Baptists - ERLC
This policy center is where you can find each of the policies we engage along with actions taken by the ERLC, explainers, research, and SBC resolutions that guide our work.
10 years after Obergefell - ERLC
Jun 24, 2025 · This case is now before the Supreme Court, and the ERLC signed onto an amicus brief in defense of parental rights, an item of particular importance to Southern Baptists as …
Supreme Court appears ready to side with Catholic Charities in ...
Mar 31, 2025 · The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) joined a variety of religious denominations in filing an amicus brief urging the High Court to rule in favor of the Catholic …
2025 Policy Agenda | Policies that Matter to Southern Baptists
Jan 16, 2025 · Support Further Criminal Justice Reform: The ERLC will continue to advocate for reforms that focus on fairness, safety, rehabilitation, and recognize the dignity of those in …
Why ERLC
The work of the ERLC is grounded in God’s Word and informed by Southern Baptist resolutions on issues related to life, religious liberty, marriage and family, and human dignity. We ensure …
Religious Autonomy Case Explainer: Supreme Court unanimously.
Jun 5, 2025 · When the Supreme Court agreed to argue this case, the ERLC filed an additional brief outlining why the Supreme Court must overturn the new, unconstitutional test created by …
Brent Leatherwood Steps Down as ERLC President
Jul 31, 2025 · Leatherwood was elected as president of the ERLC in 2022, after a year of leading the organization as acting president. Previously, he served as chief of staff at the ERLC, as …