This Independence Day, many Americans will celebrate freedom. But for religious minorities and progressive faith communities, July 4, 2025, carries a more somber tone.
As Christian nationalism continues to rise—asserting that the U.S. is and should remain a Christian nation—those who follow other religions (or none at all) are increasingly marginalized. Public school curricula are shifting to reflect “Biblical values,” and state-funded events now often include only Christian prayers.
But across the country, dissenting voices are growing louder.
At an interfaith rally in Philadelphia, Rabbi Aviva Rosen stood alongside Imam Khalid Rahman and Buddhist monk Venerable Thich Minh: “True patriotism defends pluralism. Religious freedom doesn’t mean one faith dominates. It means all faiths can flourish—or none at all.”
For them, Independence Day isn’t just about fireworks—it’s about reclaiming the promise of liberty and justice for all.
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