Interfaith Alliance Continues to Oppose Harmful Anti-LGBTQ Medical Practices Masquerading as Care   

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Interfaith Alliance is a leading advocate for multi-faith democracy and healthy boundaries between religion and government. It joined a friend-of-the-court brief from religious organizations in Chiles v. Salazar, in support of Colorado’s right to protect LGBTQ+ youth from harmful, discredited “conversion therapy” practices.  

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 8-1 decision, Interfaith Alliance President and CEO Reverend Paul Brandeis Raushenbush shared the following statement:

“Interfaith Alliance continues to believe that so-called ‘conversion therapy’ is deeply dangerous and destructive for LGBTQ+ youth. Today’s ruling will not deter us from partnering with diverse faith communities to support bans and regulations on these practices when they involve children.

While the Court did not consider the religious freedom argument originally brought by the plaintiff in the case, we know that religion is often invoked by proponents of conversion therapy. That’s why today’s ruling is another wake-up call to people of faith around the country to understand the harms of conversion therapy and speak out about it in their local communities. 

Interfaith Alliance pledges to work alongside faith leaders, advocates, and families to ensure that every young person is safe, affirmed, and free from coercive practices masquerading as care.”

About Interfaith Alliance

‍Interfaith Alliance and Interfaith Alliance Foundation are a network of people of diverse faiths and beliefs from across the country working together to build a resilient democracy and fulfill America’s promise of religious freedom and civil rights not just for some, but for all. We mobilize powerful coalitions to challenge Christian nationalism and religious extremism, while fostering a better understanding of the healthy boundaries between religion and government. We advocate at all levels of government for an equitable and just America where the freedoms of belief and religious practice are protected, and where all persons are treated with dignity and have the opportunity to thrive. For more information, visit interfaithalliance.org.

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