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.
We are in a moment of awakening resistance. Our society is yearning for a faithful perspective that embraces sexual, gender, and reproductive justice.
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On behalf of the Religious Institute staff, we wish you Happy Holidays! May they be filled with love and justice.
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.
In the face of constant attacks on our communities, people of faith are speaking out and taking action. A prophetic religious resistance is awakening.
Faith Communities across U.S. gather to pray for LGBTQ justice before the Supreme Court hears the Masterpiece Cakeshop case.
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.
On December 1st-3rd, faith communities nationwide are coming together in prayer, education, and action for LGBTQ justice.
Amid pending litigation over anti-abortion laws, Kentina Washington-Leapheart helped lead a clinic blessing at the Whole Woman’s Health clinic in Fort Worth, Texas. Local clergy sang songs, blessed the hands of staff, and prayed over the clinic.