Lift Up Your Voice: Speaking Out About the #MeToo Movement
We’re inviting op-eds, essays, and stories about the #MeToo movement. What does the #MeToo movement mean to you, as a person of faith?
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People of Faith Rise Up for Roe
People of faith are rising up for Roe #RiseUpforRoe, because all people deserve access to safe, affordable reproductive health care, including abortion.
New HHS Division Distorts Religious Freedom to Justify Discrimination, Privilege Conservative Religion
In response to the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement of a new “Conscience and Religious Freedom Division” within its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the Religious Institute issues the following statement condemning the new office and its distortion of the principle of religious freedom.
Now is the Time to Awaken the Prophetic Resistance
We are in a moment of awakening resistance. Our society is yearning for a faithful perspective that embraces sexual, gender, and reproductive justice.
Will You Join the Prophetic Resistance?
Join the prophetic resistance by making your year-end donation to the Religious Institute today.
Happy Holidays from the Religious Institute!
On behalf of the Religious Institute staff, we wish you Happy Holidays! May they be filled with love and justice.
Why I Joined Over A Thousand Faith Leaders in Masterpiece Case Brief
Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey writes an op-ed on why she and hundreds of religious leaders are taking action around the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, seeking justice and countering the voices of those who would misuse religion to advocate for discrimination.
Help Awaken the Prophetic Resistance
In the face of constant attacks on our communities, people of faith are speaking out and taking action. A prophetic religious resistance is awakening.
Over 100 Congregations Celebrate National Weekend of Prayer for LGBTQ Justice Before Supreme Court Case
Faith Communities across U.S. gather to pray for LGBTQ justice before the Supreme Court hears the Masterpiece Cakeshop case.
List of Congregations Observing the Weekend of Prayer
We expect that hundreds of faith communities across the country will observe the National Weekend of Prayer for LGBTQ Justice. The congregations listed here are not a comprehensive list.