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It’s not enough to bemoan the decades-long effort by the Religious Right to distort the meaning of “religious freedom” to justify discrimination; it’s essential to reclaim [...]

Ten years ago this week, a white nationalist shot and killed seven members of the Sikh community in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The scars from this horrific attack won’t fade anytime soon – but the [...]

The alarming rise of faith-based discrimination and religiously-motivated violence has raised urgent questions about who we are as a nation and how we can build a better future. Across our [...]

Religious freedom is one of our nation’s bedrock values. But in state after state, we’re seeing candidates turning to Christian nationalism to attract voters and consolidate power. Interfaith [...]

In times of turmoil and uncertainty, hopeful voices can remind us that our nation can still be an inspiring force. Among our nation’s finest moments have been when we welcome those fleeing [...]

One crucial voting bloc in recent years has been white Evangelicals, 80% of whom voted for President Trump in 2016. Energized by the culture wars waged by the former President and his allies, [...]

There is no shortage of major issues at home and abroad impacting voters’ decisions this midterm season – but the role of religion should not be overlooked. With democracy and true religious [...]

 Last month’s Supreme Court ruling allowing taxpayer money to be funneled to religious schools isn’t the only new development harming our public schools. Over the past couple years, public [...]

While some faith voices distort the meaning of religious freedom to justify LGBTQ+ discrimination, other religious leaders have channeled their faith into efforts to uplift queer youth. These [...]

Members of minority faiths have long struggled for the right to believe and practice free from fear and discrimination. But here on State of Belief, we know that our country’s religious diversity [...]