
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
Family and freedom: Lessons from President Tyler’s legacy - ERLC
Mar 30, 2016 · His birthday came and went this week with little fanfare. John Tyler’s life dates back to the inaugural year of Washington’s presidency, and his own presidency commenced …
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 …
Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel - ERLC
Oct 11, 2023 · Gulf Theological Seminary Sign the Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel We are asking policymakers to confront evil, promote peace, and protect the vulnerable. Sign …