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.
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
Interfaith Community Pledge: Affirming our shared values
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.
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