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 Since long before the MAGA movement and the January 6 insurrection, white Christian nationalists have been pushing an agenda that marginalizes and discriminates against communities of color. [...]

 On March 7, 2024, interfaith leaders from across the country will gather in Minneapolis for an Interfaith Symposium at Augsburg University. The symposium offers an opportunity for people to [...]

 Religious extremism is hardly a new phenomenon in America – but now more than ever, buoyed by an emerging Christian nationalist movement, it threatens nearly every corner of American public [...]

 This weekend, movie-goers across the country are making their way to theaters for the new film “God & Country,” the latest project from Rob Reiner exploring the role of Christian [...]

 The intertwining of religious dogma with political power not only undermines the fundamental principles of separation of government and religion, but also poses a grave risk to American [...]

 As we mark the beginning of Black History Month, it’s crucial we discuss issues that sit at the intersection of historic struggles for justice and equality, including protecting democracy. [...]

 As we observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day this weekend, elevating interfaith solidarity is even more important, especially with the recent unparalleled rise in antisemitism and [...]

 In times of conflict and division, we all look for inspiration in different places. And for so many, it’s faith and spirituality that sustains us, drawing us closer to community and helping us [...]

https://stateofbelief.s3.amazonaws.com/audiofiles/2024/The_State_of_Belief_011324_Warren_Throckmorton.mp3 We have a diverse nation. And there wasn’t nearly as much diversity at the time of the [...]

https://stateofbelief.s3.amazonaws.com/audiofiles/2024/The_State_of_Belief_011324_Abdullah_Antepli.mp3  I don’t care what religion, what name, what label you put into this. That human [...]