Whosoever You Love: Imam Daayiee Abdullah
A number of religious traditions are struggling with issues of inclusivity and respect for LGBTQ+ people. It’s a struggle that is particularly challenging within the Muslim community, in which there [...]
July 13, 2019 – Religious Freedom, 25 Years Later
When Interfaith Alliance began 25 years ago this Sunday, leaders from every faith and of no faith came together in an effort to counter the political religious right. From the campaign trail to [...]
July 6, 2019 – Religious Freedom and Our Founding
Happy Independence Day! Twenty-five years ago this month, Interfaith Alliance launched to protect Constitution-based concepts of faith and freedom for all. As we continue celebrating our anniversary, [...]
Whosoever You Love: Sister Simone Campbell
Last month, Welton was in Washington, D.C. and had the opportunity to sit down with Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice. Sister Simone is best known [...]
JUNE 29, 2019 – #Stonewall50
This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, which launched the modern movement for LGBTQ rights. The commemoration of that moment in time, and the celebration of World Pride in New [...]
June 22, 2019 – A Moral Call
On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that a 40-foot cross could remain on public land. The decision puts the Court in the business of defining sacred symbols, minimizing the significance of a symbol [...]
Whosoever You Love: Dignity USA
While public acceptance of transgender individuals may be growing, the Vatican recently issued a document denying the existence of transgender identity. The document, entitled Male and Female He [...]
June 15, 2019 – Transgender Trends
As we observe Pride month, we join people worldwide who are celebrating the advancement of LGBTQ rights, while also acknowledging the work that still needs to be done to guarantee equality and freedom [...]
June 8, 2019 – When Pride is not a Sin
Happy Pride Month! In June, communities around the world recognize, salute, observe and/or celebrate their LGBTQ friends, family and neighbors. More and more, religious communities are joining in this [...]
June 1, 2019 – Costly Grace
Once again, we grieve with the survivors of a mass shooting in the United States. This time it was Virginia Beach, VA. As our media devotes less and less attention to the kinds of atrocities that used [...]
