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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 [...]

On Saturday, October 2nd, the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding – a longtime friend of State of Belief – is hosting its annual banquet and will present its prestigious [...]

Reproductive freedom is a matter of religious freedom. Following the passage of the draconian SB 8 in Texas, which essentially bans abortions for the majority of people in the state, the Texas [...]

Dissent has been a part of organized religion’s historical tapestry for centuries. Father Charles Curran, professor of Human Values at Southern Methodist University and author of Loyal Dissent, [...]