Interfaith Alliance
Interfaith group hosts Hill briefing on Christian nationalism
By Jack Jenkins — September 28, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Another word for this growing Christian nationalism movement is fascism,’ said author and lawyer Wajahat Ali.
California congressman demands more transparency from health care sharing ministries
By Alejandra Molina — September 6, 2022
(RNS) — ‘These are businesses … masquerading as health plans that somehow follow biblical principles,’ said U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman.
Hate crimes are growing. Faith communities are uniquely positioned to combat them.
By Maureen O'Leary — October 19, 2021
(RNS) — Each one of us has an obligation to mobilize against hate.
I am not at peace with Jewish Voice for Peace
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 23, 2017
JVP invites a convicted terrorist to address their national gathering. Shame on them.
Obama’s God talk ‘doesn’t stand a chance’ in a polarized America
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 16, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) No president can make religious rhetoric work without getting buffeted by critics from all directions, experts say.
Rabbi Jack Moline to head the Interfaith Alliance
By Lauren Markoe — January 20, 2015
(RNS) The Interfaith Alliance, a staunch voice for the separation of church and state, appoints its first non-Christian leader: Rabbi Jack Moline.
Welton Gaddy retires from Interfaith Alliance but keeps his Louisiana pulpit
By Adelle M. Banks — November 19, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) For 16 years, the Rev. C. Welton Gaddy has split his time between advocating for religious freedom in Washington and preaching on Sundays in Louisiana. Starting next month, he'll only have one job.
Facing uphill battle, gay marriage opponents to rally in Washington
By Heather Adams — June 13, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Speakers include two former Republican presidential candidates, Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum, as well as San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, the Catholic bishops' point man against same-sex marriage.
COMMENTARY: There’s little to celebrate in Greece v. Galloway prayer decision
By C. Welton Gaddy — May 16, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Every time we submit a sacred act to a civic body, and seek a ruling on its appropriateness in a diverse public, we allow others who are not thinking theologically to compromise the most sacred aspects of our religious practices.
COMMENTARY: The truth about religious freedom in the military
By C. Welton Gaddy — July 15, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Let's be clear: Christians in the military are not under threat of constant, widespread persecution.
Religious leaders call for prayer and tighter gun control after Colorado shooting
By Daniel Burke — July 20, 2012
(RNS) President Obama and his likely GOP challenger Mitt Romney called for prayers and reflection after a deadly shooting at a Colorado movie theater, while liberal religious leaders called for stricter gun control laws. By Daniel Burke.
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