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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 [...]

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 [...]

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, host [...]

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 [...]

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 Young [...]

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 Freedom [...]