Tag Archives: Christianity

Faith Should Never Be a Weapon: An Interfaith and Humanist Case Against War with Iran

Right now, it is almost impossible to escape the news about the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. The story is everywhere—television, social media, newspapers, conversations with friends. War has a way of dominating the public imagination and pushing everything else aside. But moments like this are exactly when moral voices—religious and non-religiousContinue reading “Faith Should Never Be a Weapon: An Interfaith and Humanist Case Against War with Iran”

Interfaith Friday #10: Faith in Crisis: How the 2025 SNAP Cuts Threaten Religious Communities Fighting Hunger

In 2025, the United States saw another round of cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). While lawmakers framed this as a budgetary measure, the consequences reverberated across religious communities that have long played a frontline role in feeding the hungry. From Islamic centers offering iftar meals to low-income families during Ramadan, to ChristianContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #10: Faith in Crisis: How the 2025 SNAP Cuts Threaten Religious Communities Fighting Hunger”

Interfaith Friday #8: LGBTQ+ Faith and the Anti-Trans Laws of 2025

Across the country, new anti-trans laws are restricting gender-affirming care and access for trans youth. Many of these laws are championed by conservative religious groups—but there’s another side to faith. Progressive synagogues, churches, and spiritual centers are becoming safe havens for queer and trans believers. Interfaith Pride events this year include rituals of blessing, nameContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #8: LGBTQ+ Faith and the Anti-Trans Laws of 2025”

Interfaith Friday #2: Abortion Bans and Interfaith Solidarity: Progressive Faith Leaders Speak Out

Following new abortion restrictions in several U.S. states, progressive faith leaders from various religious backgrounds are stepping up to voice their support for reproductive freedom. Rabbi Talia Cohen, Reverend Joseph Black, and Imam Leila Siddiqui recently held an interfaith vigil outside a Planned Parenthood facility in Missouri. “Our faith calls us to protect life, butContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #2: Abortion Bans and Interfaith Solidarity: Progressive Faith Leaders Speak Out”