The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado opposes conversion therapy and supports prohibiting mental health professionals from practicing it in Colorado. As discussion has intensified within Colorado and around the country, our team has been in deep discussion with faith leaders, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, therapists, psychiatrists, and other medical professionals to determine how to bestContinue reading “Interfaith Alliance of CO Statement on Conversion Therapy & Minors”
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Interfaith Responds to the Chiles v. Salazar SCOTUS Decision
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued an 8-1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar, siding with the plaintiff who challenged Colorado’s law prohibiting conversion therapy on minors and remanding it back down to the lower court to apply a higher standard of review. The expectation is that the law will not meetContinue reading “Interfaith Responds to the Chiles v. Salazar SCOTUS Decision”
We’re Hiring!
Job Description: Program Coordinator (Part-time) Four positions available: Denver, Ft. Collins/ Greeley, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction Part-time, 10 – 20 hours week About The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado: The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is an interfaith public policy and advocacy organization with over 400 faith communities in our statewide network, representing over two dozenContinue reading “We’re Hiring!”
Colorado Muslim Community Condemns Attack in Boulder
We are grateful for our Muslim partners for standing with Boulder’s Jewish community after the incident at the Pearl Street Mall on the afternoon of Sunday, June 1. Interfaith will continue to work with people of all faiths to stand up against acts of hatred and violence. Statement from Colorado Muslim Community Leaders*: Statement fromContinue reading “Colorado Muslim Community Condemns Attack in Boulder”
Religious Liberty and Public Education: A Necessary Partnership
The recent downsizing of the Department of Education has reignited discussions about the role of public education in maintaining fundamental American freedoms. Public schools are the only educational institutions that guarantee every student the freedom to practice—or not practice—a religion without coercion. This protection is in the First Amendment and is essential for maintaining aContinue reading “Religious Liberty and Public Education: A Necessary Partnership”
Immigration & Your Legal Rights
What Faith Communities Need to Know In light of some of the decisions made by the new administration, we are aware that things are shifting quickly for many faith communities. Given the recent increase in immigration activity, we think it’s important to provide some resources for faith families in Colorado. It is important to know yourContinue reading “Immigration & Your Legal Rights”
Are You Human or Humane?
Words for the Week: 2/10/2025 “The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Transformation Begins with Determination
Words for the Week: February 3, 2025 Rev. Dr. Butler, Imam Ali, CEO Smith, Rev. Dr. Miller, and Rev. Dr. Mayes at the Blaxplanation event for History Colorado The task of building a better America – the best possible America – is one that requires the participation of every person. We should not wait forContinue reading “Transformation Begins with Determination”
Do You Desire to Lead, Or Merely to Be In Charge?
Words for the Week: January 27, 2025 We need leaders not in love with money, but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity, but in love with humanity. – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
Will We Foster Chaos or Community?
WORDS FOR THE WEEK: 1/20/2025 Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The following is an except from the book entitled, America Will Be!, Conversations on Hope, Freedom, and Democracy, by Rev. Dr. Vincent Harding and Dr. Daisaku Ikeda. In this section, they are discussing Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s perspective on the impact ofContinue reading “Will We Foster Chaos or Community?”