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Countering hate
Religious leaders and people of faith are uniquely positioned to diffuse hateful rhetoric by providing an alternative message of love, inclusion, and mutual respect. We are particularly concerned with the rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia in the United States in recent years and the role that extreme Christian Nationalism is playing in that violence. Interfaith Alliance is forging a united interfaith front against all forms of religious bigotry.
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We believe religion can be a force for good
Though we recognize how religion is often used to support hate and division, we believe that it is an essential resource in our efforts to build a more just and equal society.
If we were to neglect religion as a force for good, we would be ceding one of the most powerful forces of social change to our political opponents and failing to speak out when they act hatefully in its name. We believe and insist that religion can be a force for good.
Support the NO BAN Act
The NO BAN Act (H.R. 924 / S. 398) is essential legislation that would prevent discriminatory travel bans based on religion or nationality. In recent years, such bans have targeted individuals from Muslim-majority countries, undermining America's core values of religious freedom and equality.
Take Action Against All Forms of Hate
Over the past year, hate crimes have surged against many of the most vulnerable communities in our country. We know that hate crimes are drastically underreported by law enforcement, which can make it harder to fully understand the scope and nature of the threat – and to stop it.
Interfaith Community Pledge: Affirming our shared values
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 know that we are stronger together, and so, as people and organizations of diverse faiths, we join together to affirm the shared principles of our interfaith community.
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Countering hate resources
In January 2025, Interfaith Alliance issued our report about how to push back against hate-based violence.. In our report, “Together Against Hate,” we describe our understanding of hate-based violence, analyze its connection to white Christian nationalism, and offer five inspiring case studies for how various groups came together to organize against hate. In doing so, we aim to illustrate best practices that other communities can adopt to inspire further interfaith efforts to combat hate.
Interfaith Alliance is a founding member of The Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign: Standing with American Muslims, Advancing American Ideals, a national multifaith coalition of religious denominations and faith-based organizations who are committed to ending anti-Muslim hatred, discrimination, and violence in the United States of America.
If you’re interested in learning more about our countering hate, please contact Zev Mishell at zmishell@interfaithalliance.org.
In January 2025, Interfaith Alliance issued our report about how to push back against hate-based violence.. In our report, “Together Against Hate,” we describe our understanding of hate-based violence, analyze its connection to white Christian nationalism, and offer five inspiring case studies for how various groups came together to organize against hate. In doing so, we aim to illustrate best practices that other communities can adopt to inspire further interfaith efforts to combat hate.
Interfaith Alliance is a founding member of The Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign: Standing with American Muslims, Advancing American Ideals, a national multifaith coalition of religious denominations and faith-based organizations who are committed to ending anti-Muslim hatred, discrimination, and violence in the United States of America.
If you’re interested in learning more about our countering hate, please contact Zev Mishell at zmishell@interfaithalliance.org.
Together Against Hate
Read the report Hate Crimes Explainer: Partnering Against Hate
Access the toolkitWhat is the Truth About American Muslims: Questions and Answers
Access the publicationBig tech, hate, and religious freedom online
Read the reportMobilizing against antisemitism
Read the paperShoulder to Shoulder Campaign
Learn moreWatch our webinar “Mobilizing to take on the crisis of hate”
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Faith That Speaks Truth to Power: Reform Rabbis Reject White Nationalism
A few weeks ago, the U.S. Reform Jewish community delivered a powerful message of moral clarity. The Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), a leading voice in progressive Judaism, passed a bold resolution explicitly opposing white Christian nationalism and affirming its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This action demonstrates the power of empowering and mobilizing the Jewish community to challenge the growing threats to democracy and pluralism by reclaiming and correcting the false narrative promoted by white Christian nationalist rhetoric. It also offers a vital example of how faith communities can and must speak out.
A Pastor Reports from the Frontlines In Los Angeles: Faith and Immigration
This week on The State of Belief, an inspiring conversation with Rev. Noel Andersen, the National Field Director for Church World Service and a dedicated advocate for immigrant rights. In this episode, he joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to delve into the pressing issues surrounding immigration enforcement, the role of faith communities, and the ongoing fight for justice in the face of adversity. Here are three key takeaways that stand out:
Rep. Miller’s Attack on Sikh-led Prayer in Congress is a Xenophobic Asault on Freedom of Religion for All Faiths
Interfaith Alliance, a national leader in upholding multi-faith democracy and civil rights for all Americans, is appalled by Rep. Mary Miller’s bigoted attack on a Sikh man, whom she initially misidentified as Muslim, for leading a prayer on the floor of the House of Representatives. In her now-deleted post, Rep. Miller called on Congress to uphold the supposed “truth” that ““America was founded as a Christian nation.”
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