How Faith Leaders Can Prepare for the Midterms
Religious Institute responds to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. “As long as discrimination persists, our struggle continues.”
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RI Staff Talk: 2018 Midterm Elections
Our staff discusses why people of faith should be engaged around the 2018 midterm elections, concrete ways you can be involved, values we’re taking to the ballot box, and some of the issues we’re paying close attention to.
Seminary Spotlight: Rev. Dr. Cheryl Anderson
We interview biblical scholar and Old Testament professor Rev. Dr. Cheryl Anderson for our Seminary Spotlight. Drawing on her research on Bible and HIV, she discusses how the Bible can and should be re-interpreted to meet the needs of our current context.
The Pastoral is Political: Why Kavanaugh Should be Held Accountable
Writing for the RevGalBlogPals, Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey describes why our faith commitments require us to hold Judge Brett Kavanaugh accountable.
Celebrating Bisexuality Visibility Day
Religious Institute responds to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. “As long as discrimination persists, our struggle continues.”
We Believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
Religious Institute responds to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case. “As long as discrimination persists, our struggle continues.”
5 Ways to Make Your Faith Community More Bisexually Healthy
Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey writes about how congregations that embrace bisexual+ people can help heal the suffering caused by bi-erasure.
Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey Interviewed By Face of America
Religious Institute president Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey speaks to Legit News about the Religious Institute’s new vision statement, her background and faith, and some of the Religious Institute’s current issues and programs.
Despite the Odds, Justice Can Win
Writing about the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, Religious Institute president Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey argues, “Kavanaugh’s nomination may seem inevitable, but justice is possible if we join together. Now is not the time to give up.”
Ten Truths Religious Leaders Must Tell in the Wake of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report
Writing for the Religious Institute, Christian ethicist Rev. Dr. Darryl Stephens writes about how faith leaders should respond to the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report.