CNN: Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush Responds to Trump's Religious Liberty Commission
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As one of the organizational co-chairs of Faithful Democracy, Interfaith Alliance led a powerful letter to Congressional leadership this Tuesday—joined by over 130 faith-based organizations—expressing alarm at the federal takeover of D.C.'s police and calling for Congressional support to protect the District’s autonomy and advance statehood.
Answers to commonly asked questions about the Johnson Amendment and the IRS legal filing arguing that religious leaders could endorse political candidates in houses of worship without losing their tax-exempt status, officially breaking with more than seventy years of legal precedent prohibiting churches and nonprofits from officially endorsing political candidates.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Interfaith Alliance, the National Council of Nonprofits, American Humanist Association, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Independent Sector, Public Citizen, and other leading nonprofit organizations launched a national sign-on letter addressed to President Trump.
Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivers a compelling sermon at Washington National Cathedral, challenging executive orders affecting vulnerable communities. President Trump responds with criticism on Truth Social, sparking a debate on faith and politics.
Explore the intersection of Donald Trump's inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on The State of Belief podcast. Join host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush and guest Jeanné Lewis as they discuss faith, social justice, and community action. Subscribe for weekly insights at stateofbelief.com.
Interfaith Alliance, a leader in defending religious freedom and multi-faith democracy, expresses deep concern over President Trump's initial actions, which threaten diversity and constitutional rights. The organization stands firm against policies rooted in bigotry and discrimination, advocating for unity and civil rights through interfaith collaboration.
Explore Interfaith Alliance's stance against hate and extremism as the Trump-Vance administration enacts policies targeting marginalized groups. Learn about our efforts to combat far-right agendas and promote true religious freedom through diverse coalitions.
Discover how Maggie Siddiqi, former Director at the U.S. Department of Education, joins Interfaith Alliance as a Senior Fellow to enhance partnerships across America's religious landscape, promoting religious freedom and multi-faith democracy.