Resource: Banned Books, Banned Belief
In observation of the second annual Right to Read Day, Unite Against Book Bans and Interfaith Alliance are pleased to announce a new resource for speaking out and taking action against book bans. “Banned Books, Banned Beliefs” explores the connections between book banning, religious belief, and religious freedom, encouraging members of diverse faith communities to stand up for the freedom to read.
Interfaith Alliance in the News
“The unfortunate reality is that many of our representatives seem willing to abuse the Constitution for short-term gains, eroding the very foundation that holds our democracy together.”
Protect Our Freedom to Read
Join us in standing up against efforts to ban books and attack the foundations of our democracy, targeting books about minority faiths and ethnicities, LGBTQ+ identity, racism, and history.
Join the Interfaith Alliance Team
As Interfaith Alliance continues to grow, we are searching for candidates with diverse backgrounds to help us build a resilient, inclusive democracy. We are currently hiring several positions!
Interfaith Alliance Kicks Off 2024 Election Efforts
We are mobilizing on multiple fronts, including in the courts, public policy advocacy, voter and candidate education, and poll and social media monitoring.
Interfaith Alliance Counters Hate and Discrimination
With hate crimes at unparalleled levels and the threat of Christian nationalism on the rise, now more than ever, we must join together to make clear that hate has no place in our communities.
Save the Date: Celebrating 30 Years
Together we’ve been working to stop Christian nationalism, support separation of church and state, and protect democracy for 30 years. Let’s celebrate together!
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
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward about the mifepristone and EMTALA cases before the Supreme Court and the challenges to reproductive and religious freedom they pose. Paul also gets details on the Freedom Rising Conference from organizer Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis.
Educate
Access trainings, toolkits and resources on Interfaith Advocacy, Confronting Christian Nationalism, Disrupting Hate, Inclusive Religious Freedom, Protecting Democracy, and much more.
Advocate
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!
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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
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Join our State & Local 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
New in Florida attempting silenced queer youth
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.
Chaplains in schools: Bad for students and democracy
OpED: 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.
Letter: Freedom of religion crucial
“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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