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This week, a monumental joint appeal from the World Jewish Congress and Muslim World League was presented to the United Nations and called for the protection of religious freedom and defense of houses [...]

The “Day of the Dead,” which is observed universally in Mexico but has grown increasingly popular elsewhere, commemorates the lives of loved ones who have passed with joyous festivities and [...]

Sister Joan Chittister has spent 50 years ardently advocating for peace, human rights, gender equality and church renewal. This week, she returns to State of Belief and joins host Rev. Welton Gaddy to [...]

Dissidents in the clergy have long played a critical role in fostering more inclusive faith spaces. Often this dissent doesn’t come from a place of ill-intent – in fact, it’s quite the opposite. [...]

In 1960, Henry Luce, publisher of Life Magazine, invited ten renowned Americans – all white men – to address the “national purpose” in an essay. Sixty years later, Interfaith Alliance’s [...]

Author, faith leader, activist, and, most recently, “The Tik Tok Preacher,” The Rev. Brandan Robertson has accomplished a significant amount at a young age. He joins Welton this week to discuss his [...]

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 inclusive [...]

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 visibility [...]