February 18, 2023 – Christian Nationalism By the Numbers

 It’s the final hours of 2023! As we prepare to turn the page to the New Year on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio program and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by a guest who uses skills honed as a successful entertainer to promote a deeply spiritual message. “We […]

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 It may feel like there’s little to laugh about these days… But the fact is, seeking out joy and amusement is even more important when things seem grin. This key to emotional resilience is just one part of the ground we cover on this week’s The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show […]

The post December 23, 2023 – The Spiritual Power of Humor With Rev. Susan Sparks first appeared on State of Belief.

 Religious freedom is measured by how free individuals are to pursue minority beliefs… And that measure is particularly noteworthy for the freedom to follow an entirely secular set of values. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Gary McLelland of Humanist […]

The post December 16, 2023 – Freedom of Thought Report; The Year in Religion News first appeared on State of Belief.

 House Speaker Mike Johnson comparing himself to Moses while describing his divine call to the third most powerful office in the land stood out even as he accepted the National Association of Christian Lawmakers’ American Patriot Award for Christian Honor and Courage. How can leaders prioritize democracy for all when their overt fealty is to a fundamentalist vision […]

The post December 9, 2023 – Speaker Mike “Moses” Johnson and the Christian Lawmakers first appeared on State of Belief.

 The 2024 election campaign is taking shape – and the way different tactics worked or didn’t work to impact the 2023 vote can help us predict what’s coming next November.  In particular, understanding how religion shapes politics at the national and local levels is more important now than ever. This week on The State […]

The post December 2, 2023: Interfaith Alliance of Southwest Florida; Election ’24 with Greg Lebel first appeared on State of Belief.

 During the holiday season we tend to reflect on the past year, remembering the difficult times and giving thanks for the courage to move forward into the next season with hopeful joy. In the story of the raising of Lazarus, we are confronted with what it means to leave behind what holds us back […]

The post November 25, 2023 – Thanksgiving with Father James Martin first appeared on State of Belief.

 In today’s digital age, people find themselves immersed in a vast ocean of media. From scrolling through social media feeds to streaming videos and engaging with the 24-hour news cycle, the consumption of media has become an integral aspect of daily life. Imagine a world where the majority of the content consumed is designed […]

The post November 18, 2023 – Creating Change Through Film first appeared on State of Belief.

 There are so many ways to lean into living authentically and celebrating the moments that bring us the most joy, especially in times when our world seems dark. And that can provide the resilience we all need to handle the dark part. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show […]

The post November 11, 2023 – Diwali with Sushma Dwivedi; Sharon Salzberg on Openness and Freedom first appeared on State of Belief.

 The last several decades have seen the parallel rise of both evangelicalism and white nationalism in our mainstream media and politics. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush looks at disturbing trends revealed in the annual Public Religion Research Institute American Values […]

The post November 4, 2023 – American Values Survey with Robert P. Jones; Diane Winston and Reagan’s Evangelical Vision first appeared on State of Belief.

 Over the past few years, a coordinated national censorship campaign – with deep ties to the Christian nationalist movement – is targeting books about and awareness of minority faiths and ethnicities, LGBTQ+ identity, racism, and history. Thankfully, people of faith and conscience are organizing in their communities and taking a stand for our freedom […]

The post October 28, 2023 – The Faith Fight Against Belief Bans first appeared on State of Belief.