Olympics and Simone Biles Can Save DEI: It’s Not Us vs. Them
US Olympians represent what makes America great: diverse individuals who view their identities as sources of pride to unite for excellence. The post Olympics and Simone Biles Can Save DEI: It’s Not Us...
View ArticleAs The World Watches, Olympic Athletes Challenge France’s Hijab Ban
This 2024 Olympics, Senior Columnist Dilshad D. Ali looks into France's secularlism and its tension with the visual representations of faith, like an hijab. The post As The World Watches, Olympic...
View ArticleFive Powerful Faith Moments at the Paris Olympics
Athletes have long attributed faith to their success on the field. The 2024 Paris Olympics was no exception. The post Five Powerful Faith Moments at the Paris Olympics appeared first on Interfaith...
View ArticleHow an Evangelical Pastor’s Unexpected Prayer Made DNC History
As the 2024 DNC approaches in Chicago, a moment that mirrors 2008 for the significant milestones it represents in American politics. The post How an Evangelical Pastor’s Unexpected Prayer Made DNC...
View ArticleThe Powerful Impact of Religion and Politics in America’s Civic Life
Sacred Journey Fellow Asma Uddin writes, "By seeking common ground and harnessing religious wisdom in service of justice and unity, we can move towards a society of greater solidarity – one...
View ArticleStoryteller’s Journey to Amplifying Culturally Diverse Voices on Healthy...
The Multicultural Man newsletter tells stories that celebrate cultural diversity and promote individual and collective well-being. The post Storyteller’s Journey to Amplifying Culturally Diverse Voices...
View ArticleSister Gertrude Morgan’s Vision of Beauty in Art and Music
Artist Sister Gertrude Morgan experienced the hardships of life, yet she still embraced a calling more significant than her own life. The post Sister Gertrude Morgan’s Vision of Beauty in Art and Music...
View ArticleWhat Do We Do with Despair? One Community, Despair Sanctuary, Makes Space
Jack Amos Holloway hosts a biannual event in a Brooklyn church, inviting anyone to sow their grief, rage, depression, and despair together. The post What Do We Do with Despair? One Community, Despair...
View ArticleJohn Templeton Foundation Awards Interfaith America $3.2 Million to Help...
IA and partners will produce evidence and models for positively engaging religious and spiritual traditions in health settings. The post John Templeton Foundation Awards Interfaith America $3.2 Million...
View Article10 Change Makers in Higher Education
Eboo Patel is one of ten people chosen by Deseret News for making higher education more affordable, accessible and effective. The post 10 Change Makers in Higher Education appeared first on Interfaith...
View ArticleHow to Find Common Ground When You Disagree About the Common Good
Interfaith engagement that doesn’t devolve into a soupy multiculturalism is difficult—and necessary in our diverse democracy. The post How to Find Common Ground When You Disagree About the Common Good...
View ArticleTwo Opposing Governors Endorse One Message: Have Faith in Elections
Governor Cox of Utah and Governor Moore of Maryland endorse the Faith in Elections Playbook to help faith communities support elections. The post Two Opposing Governors Endorse One Message: Have Faith...
View ArticleFour Fellows Selected for 2024-25 RNS/IA Religion Journalism Fellowship
Religion News Service and Interfaith America are pleased to announce that four journalists have been selected as Religion Journalism Fellows. The post Four Fellows Selected for 2024-25 RNS/IA Religion...
View Article‘Haitians Are Not Eating Pets’: Springfield Faith Leaders Stand with...
The midwestern city was thrust into the national spotlight during last week’s presidential debate, when former President Trump claimed Haitian migrants are “eating the pets of the people that live...
View Article“Mending What is Broken” Webinar Series Highlights Religious Pluralism in...
Join Interfaith America and the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab to learn how spiritual caregiving can play a role in a more equitable American health landscape. The post “Mending What is Broken” Webinar...
View ArticleAnnouncing the Vote is Sacred Fellowship Cohort
Fellows share how their faith convictions inspire them to engage in the election and why voting is sacred to them. The post Announcing the Vote is Sacred Fellowship Cohort appeared first on Interfaith...
View ArticleHow to Overcome Barriers to Medical Care with Religious Literacy
Through the Religion and Health Curriculum Grant, Franklin College PA and religious studies programs partnered to provide religious literacy training. The post How to Overcome Barriers to Medical Care...
View ArticleAnnouncing the Interfaith Innovation Fellowship 2024 Cohort
Over the course of the fellowship, these 11 Emerging Leaders will address a need in their community through an interfaith lens. The post Announcing the Interfaith Innovation Fellowship 2024 Cohort...
View ArticleEight Habits of Effective Bridgebuilders
Learning to bridge differences is more than a set of skills. It's a way of life, and together we can build a culture of bridge-builders. The post Eight Habits of Effective Bridgebuilders appeared first...
View ArticleHow Americans Can Engage Religious Diversity in Their Communities
IA submitted a statement for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary's hearing on stemming the tide of hate crimes in America. The post How Americans Can Engage Religious Diversity in Their...
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