Religious voices are often portrayed as anti-choice, but progressive Jewish, Christian, and Unitarian leaders are speaking up in favor of reproductive justice. At the same time, secular feminist groups are working side by side with clergy to ensure that abortion access remains legal and safe. It’s not just a political battle — it’s a moralContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #22: Reproductive Rights and Religious Freedom”
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Interfaith Friday #13: Faith, Freedom, and Firearms
Gun violence continues to be a central issue in the U.S., and faith communities are weighing in. A coalition of Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Sikh leaders recently held a national interfaith vigil for victims of gun violence. Meanwhile, atheists and secular humanists have joined grassroots groups pushing for stricter gun legislation. Despite theological differences, thereContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #13: Faith, Freedom, and Firearms”
Interfaith Friday #6: Prison Ministry and Faith-Based Rehabilitation Under Threat
A new round of prison privatization laws has led to the cutting of funding for faith-based rehabilitation programs that don’t conform to state-approved Christian doctrine. Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and interfaith prison ministries are being restricted from offering counseling or ceremonies unless they use state-approved materials. “I’ve been offering Buddhist meditation sessions to inmates for 12Continue reading “Interfaith Friday #6: Prison Ministry and Faith-Based Rehabilitation Under Threat”
Interfaith Friday #3: Immigration and the Right to Worship: Faith Under Fire at the Border
Under new 2025 immigration enforcement directives, several religious leaders who offered sanctuary or aid to undocumented immigrants are now facing legal threats. The crackdown not only targets migrants—it criminalizes the compassion extended by clergy and laypeople alike. Sister Maria Elena, a Catholic nun in Arizona, was recently fined for sheltering a family facing deportation. “IContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #3: Immigration and the Right to Worship: Faith Under Fire at the Border”