We Are Stronger Together.

At a moment when our interfaith relationships are facing unprecedented strain, we are reminded that it is precisely those relationships built on solidarity and trust that have sustained us in working to build a more resilient, inclusive democracy for all. We invite you to join alongside us and affirm the shared principles of our interfaith community.

Progressive faith leaders expressed alarm at Johnson‘s election, and his remarks on Wednesday evoking the Bible as saying authorities are chosen by God. “He must remember that he was elected by the people, not by God,” Raushenbush said.
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A coordinated national censorship campaign – with deep ties to the Christian nationalist movement – is banning books and attacking the foundations of our democracy, targeting books about minority faiths and ethnicities, LGBTQ+ identity, racism, and history.
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Interfaith Alliance announced that Catherine Gillis Carmody, Rev. Dr. Derrick Harkins, and Richard L. “Jake” Siewert, Jr. have joined its board of directors. The organization also welcomed Tranée McDonald as its policy and advocacy associate and Adam Friedman as its engagement and advocacy associate.
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We are mobilizing on multiple fronts, including in the courts, public policy advocacy, voter and candidate education, and poll and social media monitoring.
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We must work together to combat this growing threat.
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Interfaith Alliance insists that religion should inspire celebration not discrimination. For decades we have mobilized powerful coalitions of people from diverse faiths and beliefs to fight back against these degrading efforts and demand the right of all LGBTQ+ people to live with full dignity, safety and equal rights.
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The State of Belief Podcast

Every week, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is in conversation with the most fascinating and impactful civic and religious leaders across the country, casting a vision for a just and welcoming nation, while protecting our democracy from the threat of extremism and bigotry in any form.

State of Belief celebrates the creative contributions our diverse belief systems can offer for the future and invites listeners to join together as we build a nation with liberty and justice for all.

This week’s episode

The State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Father James Martin, editor-at-large at America Magazine, about the Catholic Synod, Thanksgiving in a time of turmoil, and his new book, Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus’s Greatest Miracle.

Access trainings, toolkits and resources on Interfaith Advocacy, Confronting Christian Nationalism, Disrupting Hate, Inclusive Religious Freedom, Protecting Democracy, and much more.

We are mobilizing people with diverse religion and belief across the country who are forging diverse alliances to build democracy not theocracy and to celebrate not discriminate – join the movement!

Your gift will support our work in communities across the country and Washington, D.C. to forge powerful and diverse alliances to advance inclusive religious freedom, civil rights, and dignity for all.

Updates From Our National Network

Whether you are part of an existing interfaith organization or an informal group of activists, we invite you to consider becoming part of our affiliate network. We can support and empower you to build bridges across religious differences and protect true religious freedom.
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New laws and policies in Florida have silenced queer youth in the state. But an event hosted by Interfaith Alliance of Southwest Florida and GLSEN Collier County will make sure their voices are heard.
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With half of Texas school districts lacking mental health services, state lawmakers have opted to anoint chaplains as the solution. As clergy members, we believe inserting chaplains in place of professional counselors into our schools is a grave threat to democracy and to the well-being of children across the state. Read this OpEd from Cantor Sheri Allen and Rev. Dr. Andy Stoker, lead organizer of Interfaith Alliance of Texas.
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Don Morrison, Interfaith Alliance of North Dakota supporter and President, board of trustees, of Bismark-Mandan Unitarian Universalist Congregation writes: “In North Dakota, neighbors look out for each other. We will work with our many wonderful neighbors of different faiths and perspectives to ensure that future generations will enjoy the freedoms – including freedom of religion – we take for granted today.”
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Interfaith Alliance is committed to protecting the integrity of religion and democracy in the United State. Through advocacy and education efforts, building relationships with policymakers, and partnering with other faith and civic groups, we unite diverse voices to uphold our shared values and challenge discrimination and extremism.

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