Christian nationalism in the United States is the belief that a “true” American should be Christian and that Christianity should influence public policies, sacred symbols, and national identity. At its core, this idea threatens the separation of church and state and undermines the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. It also leads to discrimination and,Continue reading “What is Christian Nationalism”
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History of Abrahamic vs non-Abrahamic Religious Traditions
Understanding the history of Abrahamic versus non-Abrahamic religious traditions is crucial in our quest to embrace and respect unique religious experiences. The first step is to comprehend the different origins, beliefs, and historical impacts of these two broad categories of religions. Here’s an overview of each: Abrahamic Religions: The Abrahamic religions are monotheistic faiths thatContinue reading “History of Abrahamic vs non-Abrahamic Religious Traditions “
Project 2025: A Dire Threat to Religious Freedom
Project 2025, a blueprint developed by the Heritage Foundation and supported by various conservative organizations and political leaders, poses a dire threat to religious freedom. It aims to reverse many historical freedoms of the American people, putting religious liberties at stake. The implications of this for a multi-faith society and human rights are profound, asContinue reading “Project 2025: A Dire Threat to Religious Freedom”
2024 Vote Your Values Guide
Every year, our staff comes together to draft and distribute the annual Vote Your Values Guide. The Guide provides information about accessing the voting process, understanding and protecting voting rights, and considering how different ballot initiatives align with our common values. You can access the 2024 Vote Your Values Guide on our website. We willContinue reading “2024 Vote Your Values Guide”
Genuine Forgiveness Requires Accountability
Accountability is vital when considering forgiveness, both for the person offering it and the one receiving it. Here’s why accountability is essential: A plea for forgiveness without accountability cheapens the process and neglects to be honest about the harm committed. If we want to be communities of love, respect, and honor, we must do theContinue reading “Genuine Forgiveness Requires Accountability”
Blaxplanation: Food, Faith & Fellowship
Don’t miss the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, the Colorado Council of Churches, the Iliff School of Theology, the Denver Ministerial Alliance, the Northeast Denver Islamic Center, and History Colorado for a special conversation of Faith, Food and Fellowship. This event takes place on Saturday, September 14th, 11am – 1pm. Registration is required. IAC will sponsor upContinue reading “Blaxplanation: Food, Faith & Fellowship”
FAKE NEWS! How to Spot Disinformation
With access to instant information and the increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we leave ourselves vulnerable to ingesting mis- and disinformation, which could have a lasting negative impact on society. How can we protect ourselves from misinformation and ensure we are not misled? We have some valuable tips to spot fake news and AI-generatedContinue reading “FAKE NEWS! How to Spot Disinformation”
Free to Read
At a time when censorship attempts and banned books have rapidly accelerated, Interfaith is prepared to take action to support access to books and the important civic values enshrined in the 1st Amendment. Interfaith understands that censorship is a direct attack on our shared values of education and intellectual freedom. Censorship efforts seek to eraseContinue reading “Free to Read”
2023 Force for Good Luncheon
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 Force for Good Luncheon and 25th Anniversary Reception! We were honored to welcome Governor Jared Polis, Secretary of State Jena Griswold, as well as a host of community leaders and advocates from across the front range! We even had attendees who joined us from as far awayContinue reading “2023 Force for Good Luncheon”
View Interfaith’s 2023 Legislative Report!
2023 was a landmark legislative session for both Colorado and Interfaith! While there is still plenty of work to do, we were nonetheless able to advocate for numerous policies that have now become the law of the land, improving the lives of millions of Coloradans for generations to come. After one of the most productiveContinue reading “View Interfaith’s 2023 Legislative Report!”