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 The U.S. is now barely six months away from the 2024 election, and division and extremism seem to be at an all-time high. Race and religion play roles in much of the rhetoric surrounding the [...]

https://stateofbelief.s3.amazonaws.com/audiofiles/2024/The_State_of_Belief_042024_Jacqui_Lewis.mp3 Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush speaks with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis of Middle Church about the [...]

https://stateofbelief.s3.amazonaws.com/audiofiles/2024/The_State_of_Belief_042024_Skye_Perryman.mp3 Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush speaks with Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward to unpack the [...]

 In the coming days, the United States Supreme Court will hear a case on the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) – a federal law that guarantees all people treatment for [...]

 While some traditions and congregations may be more inclusive than others, LGBTQ+ people have always had a presence in faith communities. When faith communities are affirming of LGBTQ+ [...]

 Language and the words we use possess the extraordinary ability to bridge divides and bring people together, fostering understanding and solidarity among diverse communities. However, when [...]