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
Learn about the advocacy work of the ERLC in shaping public policy and its mission to assist the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Five Supreme Court cases the ERLC is engaged in
May 9, 2025 · These cases could have far-reaching implications for how faith communities navigate an increasingly complex cultural landscape in the areas of parental rights, gender …
ERLC files amicus brief in United States v. Skrmetti
Apr 17, 2025 · The ERLC filed an amicus brief before the Supreme Court in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case surrounding Tennessee’s ban on “gender transition” surgeries and procedures for …
Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel - ERLC
Oct 11, 2023 · The ERLC will work to combat global and domestic antisemitism and seek to defend victims of antisemitic incidents wherever they happen, both in... Southern Baptists …
Podcast - ERLC
Jun 4, 2025 · Explore the sanctity of life through the ERLC's podcast series, Life. Gain biblical perspectives on topics like abortion, adoption, end-of-life care, and more. Equip yourself to …
Explainer: Supreme court hears oral arguments in religious …
Apr 1, 2025 · The ERLC joined religious liberty advocates in filing an amicus brief before the Supreme Court outlining why the justices must overturn the new, unconstitutional test created …
Artificial Intelligence: An Evangelical Statement of Principles - ERLC
Apr 11, 2019 · The ERLC supports ongoing efforts to shape artificial intelligence and technology in a manner consistent with human flourishing. Read the Statement on AI Southern Baptists …
Brent Leatherwood - ERLC
Brent Leatherwood was elected as president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission in 2022, after a year of leading the organization as acting president. Previously, he served as …
How Baptists became champions of religious liberty - ERLC
Jul 5, 2024 · From the early theological convictions of John Smyth and Thomas Helwys to the modern advocacy of the ERLC, Baptists have consistently championed the principle that faith …