Interfaith Friday #11: Faith in Doubt: Atheist and Agnostic Voices on Church-State Separation

As states push faith-based legislation into public education and healthcare, many atheist and agnostic Americans are raising concerns about the erosion of secular governance. For these communities, church-state separation isn’t about hostility to religion—it’s about protecting pluralism. “We will continue to fight back to ensure that no religion dominates our political system, and that allContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #11: Faith in Doubt: Atheist and Agnostic Voices on Church-State Separation”

Interfaith Friday #9: Freedom to Dissent: Religious Objections to Christian Nationalism on Independence Day

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 areContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #9: Freedom to Dissent: Religious Objections to Christian Nationalism on Independence Day”

Interfaith Friday #5: Christian Nationalism and the Erosion of True Religious Liberty

A growing movement of Christian nationalism—where the government is seen as an instrument of a singular, conservative religious vision—threatens pluralism in America. Recent legislation in several states requires “Biblical values education” in public schools, and public funding is increasingly funneled into explicitly Christian programs. This marginalizes non-Christian, progressive, and secular voices alike. “Christianity doesn’t needContinue reading “Interfaith Friday #5: Christian Nationalism and the Erosion of True Religious Liberty”

Christian Nationalism Is Not Just a Threat—It’s Policy Now

What used to be fringe has now become federal. Christian nationalism has moved from the pulpit to the policy table. The Trump administration’s second term has further erased the line between church and state, embedding conservative Christian dogma into legislation. Whether it’s book bans, anti-LGBTQ+ laws, or abortion bans, many of these policies are notContinue reading “Christian Nationalism Is Not Just a Threat—It’s Policy Now”