For centuries, religion has been used to exclude, divide, and wound, especially when weaponized against LGBTQ+ people. But some faith leaders are working toward a more inclusive vision of faith [...]
The healing power of faith and community are undeniable. Expanding who gets to benefit from that, more and more religious leaders are rising to prominence for their work spreading radically [...]
It’s been twenty years since the start of the so-called “War on Terror,” and with it heightened anti-Muslim bigotry and violence. As a result, Muslim Americans have been forced to fight for their [...]
For many LGBTQ+ people, coming out is a process of exploring their identities and sharing those identities with others. National Coming Out Day, October 11, celebrates LGBTQ+ people through [...]
From reproductive rights to keeping public money in public schools, the new High Court term will be consequential for the future of religious freedom. Jay Michaelson will join Rev. Welton Gaddy, [...]
On Monday, October 4th, the Supreme Court officially began its new term. This year’s docket could fundamentally change how accessible reproductive health care is, how accessible guns are, as well [...]
In recent history, feminist theologians and artists have imagined Christ in female form. Welton will sit down with the Rev. Kyndall Rae Rothaus, author of a powerful new book Thy Queendom Come: [...]
Twenty years ago, the Rev. Dr. Thomas Long, Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, and Rabbi Jack Moline, who is now president of Interfaith Alliance, spoke publicly with one [...]
In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, vitriolic language targeting Muslims and immigrants became commonplace in public discourse. Most Americans recognize the injustice of this [...]