2022

The alarming rise of faith-based discrimination and religiously-motivated violence has raised urgent questions about who we are as a nation and how we can build a better future. Across our [...]

There is no shortage of major issues at home and abroad impacting voters’ decisions this midterm season – but the role of religion should not be overlooked. With democracy and true religious freedom [...]

All of us who believe America is built on true religious freedom know we’ve reached a dangerous and uncertain moment. As the Religious Right – aided and abetted by its allies in government – tries to [...]

Sign up to get State of Belief delivered to you every week! These past few weeks have been very difficult for those of us who promote an inclusive vision of religious freedom. The Supreme Court [...]

The exponential encroachment of Christian nationalism on our nation is undoubtable. To protect our democracy for people of all faiths and none, we need a diverse coalition to speak up in defense of a [...]

Happy 4th of July Weekend! As we pause to commemorate the birthday of our nation, there’s nothing more appropriate here on State of Belief, the weekly radio program and podcast from Interfaith [...]

This week, the day that many of us feared arrived. In one fell swoop, the conservative justices attacked the personal safety and religious liberty of millions of Americans by stripping away the [...]

Last year, President Joe Biden signed into law long-overdue legislation designating Juneteenth a federal holiday. Americans come together this weekend to commemorate the liberation of enslaved people [...]

There is a common misconception that all Christians are on one side in the culture wars being waged in this country. Of course, this obscures the fact that a majority of Americans – including [...]

Happy Pride Month! As we celebrate the beloved LGBTQ+ community throughout the month of June, the fight for equality is as urgent as ever. Relentless attacks – including from political leaders [...]