Finally, Noel Jacobs, executive director of Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma, will join Welton to discuss how the political Religious Right has decentralized its ongoing efforts toward a [...]
Although African American religion hasn’t demanded accommodation in the public square nearly as loudly as does the dominant strain of political Christianity in this country, the fact is that [...]
In honor of Valentine’s Day, journalist and author Susan Katz Miller will join Rev. Welton Gaddy, host of State of Belief, to discuss how America’s growing religious diversity is increasing the [...]
The second impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump is underway this week, shedding a new and terrifying light on the events of January 6. The influence of Christian nationalism on the [...]
Later on in the show, Welton will continue the conversation on religious extremism and insurrection with Dr. Chrissy Stroop, a writer and expert on the Religious Right. Chrissy’s Religion [...]
Though Christian nationalism has long been a potent force in our political system, the Trump administration unleashed it by courting its adherents in the highest halls of power. Understanding the [...]
Though the struggle for racial justice has always been a critical part of our country’s movement toward a more perfect nation, last year brought a national reckoning with the systemic racism that [...]
This week marks the start of Black History Month. As people of faith and of convictions, each of us has a moral responsibility to listen to and show up for Black Americans — because without [...]
Following November’s election, we shared our hope that the Biden-Harris administration would return to the meaning of true religious freedom, in defense of those of all faiths and none. So far, [...]
This has been a hopeful week for champions of religious freedom. As we celebrate historic wins, Interfaith Alliance is also preparing to continue its vital work into the Biden administration. [...]