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Fear drives Christian nationalists, William Barber says
“The forces that don’t want to look at history … are afraid of hearts being changed. I think there are people literally afraid of the history being taught in a way that it will call people to see what’s going on and why it needs to be changed,” Barber said in his “State of Belief”…
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Catholic Church in Dane County faces allegation of illegal electioneering
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, the CEO and president of the Interfaith Alliance, sent a statement to WPR regarding the incident. “Religious leaders and other officials may take a stance on important issues facing their community, as long as they do not favor one candidate or party,” he said.
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The Supreme Court just ruled 9-0 for a religious worker. But his fight is not over
Interfaith Alliance called it a “win for religious freedom,” and said it provides protections for both religious Americans and employers.
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This holy season in six faiths is a rebuke to Christian nationalism
Christian nationalism is the most potent threat to this nation’s democracy and diversity. But as Christ has taught us, love is more powerful than tyranny. We can defeat the tyranny of Christian nationalism through love for our siblings who live and believe differently than we do. It will require a shared commitment to defending our…
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Supreme Court Paves Way For More Religious Accommodations
“Americans should not have to choose between their jobs and their faith,” said Darcy Hirsh, senior director of policy and advocacy at Interfaith Alliance in a statement.
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Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on Minnesota Public Radio
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on Minnesota Public Radio. Watch the full clip here.
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BJC and Interfaith Alliance applaud first-ever national strategy to counter antisemitism
Along with a host of partner agencies working on the White House strategy, Interfaith Alliance has published a new resource guide, “Mobilizing Against Antisemitism.”
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AG: Validity of vote on religious school funding questioned
The Rev. Paul Raushenbush, Interfaith Alliance CEO, warned that Oklahoma was “setting a dangerous precedent” by opening the floodgates for taxpayer-funded discrimination. He said during a time when public schools are under attack by Christian nationalists, it has never been more important for people of “faith and conscience” to stand up for students.
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Do Pro-Gay Christian Groups Really Belong At Pride?
I later spoke with Maureen O’Leary, a field and organizing director at the Interfaith Alliance advocacy group, about how religious groups can show their support for the LGBTQ+ community in a meaningful, trauma-aware manner. In 2022, Interfaith Alliance launched Faith for Pride, a monthlong initiative inviting religious believers to organize for LGBTQ+ rights, inclusion and…
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Empowering people of faith to support democracy
Speakers and participants will pray for democracy and peace with music…Speakers include: Rev. Paul Raushenbush, President & CEO Interfaith Alliance…