Interfaith

Ruth Braunstein: More organizations are recognizing the threat of Christian nationalism

Organizations across political lines and religious identifications are working to combat Christian nationalism, says a sociologist.

A place where interfaith families can be wholly together

In Maryland, families have gathered for almost three decades to create a faith community where they can fully explore their religious identities without sacrificing their heritage.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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Jennifer M. McClure Haraway: Congregations can help each other navigate opportunities and challenges

Emotional support, information and practical assistance are all ways congregations can benefit from developing relationships with other congregations, says the author of “No Congregation Is an Island.”

POWER puts faith into action by organizing communities for justice

A Pennsylvania-based interfaith organization pulls together people from hundreds of congregations to advocate for a safer and more just world.

By Annette John-Hall Journalist

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10 ways to avoid inadvertent antisemitism during Holy Week

An expert in Jewish-Christian relations offers guidelines for avoiding the implicit and explicit expression of hatred toward Jews in Easter liturgies and practices.

By Elena Procario-Foley Brother John G. Driscoll Professor of Jewish-Catholic Studies, Iona University

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Asylum seekers in San Diego find a network of support

Jewish Family Service of San Diego has joined with other local organizations to help recent arrivals fleeing persecution.

By Kate Morrissey Journalist

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A missing story finds its way to the stage

A new opera explores Islam’s largely unsung role in the history of enslaved Africans in America as it expands cultural and spiritual understanding.

By Stephanie Hunt Journalist

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Sue Silberberg: The Mezuzah Project gives allies a way to show support for Jewish students

Hundreds of people across the Indiana University campus — Jewish and non-Jewish — put up bright red mezuzahs after antisemitic incidents on campus, says the executive director of Hillel at Indiana University.

Shifting politics and boosted technology were taking hold in some congregations pre-pandemic

While congregational life for many has been altered in the last two years by COVID-19, the latest iteration of the National Congregations Study shows that changes were already underway in faith communities.

By Edie Gross Journalist

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Peacemaking and reconciliation in divided spaces

Toxic theology and politics deepen conflict in places like Ireland, the Middle East and the United States. But following the example of Jesus helps people in conflict zones understand each other and move beyond the past, writes a Methodist minister who founded the nonprofit Rethinking Conflict.

By Gary Mason Founder and director, Rethinking Conflict

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Interested in helping Afghan refugees? Read these do’s and don’ts

Many congregations are eager to assist in resettlement efforts. Experts offer guidance on how to do it well by respecting new arrivals and remembering: volunteering is not about you.

By Ray Marcano Journalist

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