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Read the latest press releases, blog posts, and State of Belief episodes from our team in Washington, D.C., our network of faith leaders and affiliates across the United States.
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Why Hasn't Ted Cruz Canceled this Islamophobic Hearing Yet?
In May, the U.S. Senate scheduled a hearing titled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America" that threatened to escalate anti-Muslim fearmongering and disinformation in the halls of Congress. A postponement isn't enough. Cruz must cancel this hearing for good.
Same-Gender Marriage & Religious Freedom: A Call to Quiet Conversations and Public Debates
First published in 2009 and then again in 2013, this report makes the case that the United States can respect both civil marriage equality and religious freedom. It was the result of years of dialogue with affirming and non-affirming religious leaders.
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Interfaith Solidarity with LDS Communities
These past few weeks have been some of the hardest for our partners in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). On September 27th, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson passed away at the age of 101. President Nelson served as the Church’s 17th president and was a leader in promoting deep partnerships during a trying time in the Church’s history, including with other faith communities. We extend our deepest condolences to members of the LDS Church and wish them comfort as they mourn the passing of such an important leader.
Interfaith Alliance Stands Against Censorship
This week, Interfaith Alliance is proud to join libraries, educators, advocates, and readers across the country in celebrating Banned Books Week 2025 (October 5–11). The theme, “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights,” reminds us that the freedom to read is a fundamental part of the freedom to think and believe.
