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Amy Spitalnick: Antisemitism and Democracy
In a time when fundamental democratic norms are increasingly contested and targeted, religious identities and freedoms are threatened by increasing h…
1 year, 9 months ago
A Slow Civil War with Jeff Sharlet
The political climate in the last few weeks has left many feeling overwhelmed and scared, waiting for the next shoe to drop. The increasing collabora…
1 year, 9 months ago
How July 4th and Juneteenth Can Bring America Together
Happy Independence Day Weekend!
In this episode of The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance's weekly podcast and radio program, host Rev. Paul Brandei…
1 year, 9 months ago
Hate on the Rise? Exploring the SPLC's Annual Hate and Extremism Report
Just in time for the election season comes a surge in disinformation campaigns by far-right extremist organizations targeting marginalized communitie…
1 year, 9 months ago
Faith in Choice: Two Years After Dobbs
Often in the reproductive healthcare debate, the voice of the faithful gets portrayed only on one side - the side of those trying to restrict women’s…
1 year, 10 months ago
Righteous Rage and Holy Hope: Rev. Don Abram, Pride in the Pews
During Pride month, we see a lot of rhetoric of exclusion in parts of the Christian community. LGBTQ+ people can often find themselves in a space bet…
1 year, 10 months ago
Faithful Pride: Rev. Kimble Sorrells and Lanie Cohen
Each year, Pride Month is a vital reminder to uplift and celebrate the inherent dignity of all people while honoring LGBTQ people and allies who brav…
1 year, 10 months ago
Daisy Khan: Rights and Power of Muslim Women
Sometimes it seems like there are two Americas. One that accepts, loves, and honors - and another that rejects, fears and hates - those who are diffe…
1 year, 10 months ago
Brian Kaylor: The Heresy of Christian Nationalism
How did phrases like "One nation under God" become part of the Pledge of Allegiance, and "In God We Trust" become America's national motto? As Christ…
1 year, 11 months ago
Eric Ward: What the Punk Scene Can Teach Us About White Supremacy
It's easy to look around the world, with rising hate and divisions, and feel fearful, isolated, and sometimes even defeated. Yet there’s plenty of re…
1 year, 11 months ago