2021

The progressive faith community lost a giant this week with the passing of the Rt. Rev. John Shelby Spong, retired Episcopal bishop of Newark, NJ, prolific writer, and a towering figure in fearless, [...]

For so many who lived through the events of September 11, 2001, it is difficult to believe that it has been two decades. The pain of those impacted twenty years ago – and those who have suffered [...]

It’s Labor Day Weekend! While this holiday traditionally marks the end of the summer vacation season with one more chance at relaxation and refreshment, this year many of us are focused on widespread [...]

Discussions surrounding the barbaric practice of conversion therapy continue as progressive faith leaders and activists work to end this dangerous psuedoscience. Leveraging survivor testimony is [...]

After two decades of U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, many Americans are feeling simultaneous relief that our troops are coming home and anguish as Afghan citizens try to flee the new regime. [...]

The COVID-19 Delta variant is wreaking havoc in our communities, making it impossible for the nation to return to “business as usual” – especially in areas with low vaccination rates. While many faith [...]

The heat of the summer and increasing risk of arrest is not slowing faith-driven activists. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, we’ll look at [...]

Faith leaders can play a major role in influencing Americans’ everyday decisions. We are seeing this play out on both sides of the equation, with many faithful Americans feeling compelled to take the [...]

Especially since the events of January 6, those of us who still believe in our nation’s democracy have continued to sound the alarm over the growing campaign of rightwing authoritarianism. At the [...]

Religious beliefs and convictions have a profound impact on the lives of each of us – whether religious or not. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, [...]