This Independence Day, many Americans will celebrate freedom. But for religious minorities and progressive faith communities, July 4, 2025, carries a more somber tone. As Christian nationalism continues to riseâasserting that the U.S. is and should remain a Christian nationâthose who follow other religions (or none at all) are increasingly marginalized. Public school curricula areContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #9: Freedom to Dissent: Religious Objections to Christian Nationalism on Independence Day”
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Interfaith Friday #5: Christian Nationalism and the Erosion of True Religious Liberty
A growing movement of Christian nationalismâwhere the government is seen as an instrument of a singular, conservative religious visionâthreatens pluralism in America. Recent legislation in several states requires âBiblical values educationâ in public schools, and public funding is increasingly funneled into explicitly Christian programs. This marginalizes non-Christian, progressive, and secular voices alike. âChristianity doesnât needContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #5: Christian Nationalism and the Erosion of True Religious Liberty”
Christian Nationalism Is Not Just a ThreatâItâs Policy Now
What used to be fringe has now become federal. Christian nationalism has moved from the pulpit to the policy table. The Trump administrationâs second term has further erased the line between church and state, embedding conservative Christian dogma into legislation. Whether it’s book bans, anti-LGBTQ+ laws, or abortion bans, many of these policies are notContinue reading “Christian Nationalism Is Not Just a ThreatâItâs Policy Now”