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ICE’s cruelty is tearing our neighbors apart during the holiest time of the year.
As faithful Americans, we demand that ICE stop attacking our neighbors.
Watch our new ad with @protectdemocracy.org and then head over to LoveNotICE.org to add your name to our letter.
#LoveNotICE
As faithful Americans, we demand that ICE stop attacking our neighbors.
Watch our new ad with @protectdemocracy.org and then head over to LoveNotICE.org to add your name to our letter.
#LoveNotICE
“Join us in sending a message to all our elected officials that no agency should have license to arbitrarily arrest and detain people without due process.
...In our varied and united faith traditions, love of neighbor is not optional.” -Bishop Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of Washington
...In our varied and united faith traditions, love of neighbor is not optional.” -Bishop Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of Washington
Hundreds of clergy descend on Minneapolis and go on lookout for ICE
MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — The faith leaders, who hail from across the country and represent a range of religious traditions, deployed to neighborhoods with significant immigrant populations, where DHS agent...
religionnews.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:59 AM
“Join us in sending a message to all our elected officials that no agency should have license to arbitrarily arrest and detain people without due process.
...In our varied and united faith traditions, love of neighbor is not optional.” -Bishop Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of Washington
...In our varied and united faith traditions, love of neighbor is not optional.” -Bishop Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of Washington
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Here in Minneapolis, hundreds of clergy from all over the country have been deployed into the streets to participate in ICE/DHS watch.
The hail from a range of religious traditions, and have come from all over.
This particular group is in a heavily immigrant neighborhood.
The hail from a range of religious traditions, and have come from all over.
This particular group is in a heavily immigrant neighborhood.
January 22, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Here in Minneapolis, hundreds of clergy from all over the country have been deployed into the streets to participate in ICE/DHS watch.
The hail from a range of religious traditions, and have come from all over.
This particular group is in a heavily immigrant neighborhood.
The hail from a range of religious traditions, and have come from all over.
This particular group is in a heavily immigrant neighborhood.
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A year after her sermon to Trump asking him to “have mercy” on immigrants and other groups, Bishop Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, is speaking against ICE alongside other faith leaders in MN.
Says: “In our varied and united faith traditions, love of neighbor is not optional.”
Says: “In our varied and united faith traditions, love of neighbor is not optional.”
January 22, 2026 at 7:47 PM
A year after her sermon to Trump asking him to “have mercy” on immigrants and other groups, Bishop Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, is speaking against ICE alongside other faith leaders in MN.
Says: “In our varied and united faith traditions, love of neighbor is not optional.”
Says: “In our varied and united faith traditions, love of neighbor is not optional.”
We choose love, not ICE!
Clergy are raising holy hell about ICE
Standing outside House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office, one pastor said, “The blood of Renée Good is on his hands.”
www.motherjones.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:36 PM
We choose love, not ICE!
Trump said God would be "very proud" of his first year back in office and touted himself as a champion of religion and America's faith communities.
We've got the receipts to prove otherwise:
We've got the receipts to prove otherwise:
One Year of The Trump Administration’s Attacks on Faith Communities and Abuse of Religion
Over its first year, the Trump administration has weaponized religion to advance a white Christian nationalist agenda, attacking faith leaders, houses of worship, immigrants, and religious minorities ...
www.interfaithalliance.org
January 22, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Trump said God would be "very proud" of his first year back in office and touted himself as a champion of religion and America's faith communities.
We've got the receipts to prove otherwise:
We've got the receipts to prove otherwise:
No, God would not be “proud” of Trump’s work.
And no, Trump has not been good for religion.
And no, Trump has not been good for religion.
January 21, 2026 at 3:12 PM
No, God would not be “proud” of Trump’s work.
And no, Trump has not been good for religion.
And no, Trump has not been good for religion.
"The most pressing threat to religious liberty in our country today is the Trump administration itself." -Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social
One Year of The Trump Administration’s Attacks on Faith Communities and Abuse of Religion
Over its first year, the Trump administration has weaponized religion to advance a white Christian nationalist agenda, attacking faith leaders, houses of worship, immigrants, and religious minorities ...
www.interfaithalliance.org
January 21, 2026 at 2:15 PM
"The most pressing threat to religious liberty in our country today is the Trump administration itself." -Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social
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Grateful to @interfaithalliance.org for standing with us on the critical need for non-theistic inclusion under the First Amendment.
We’re proud to stand together in defense of religious freedom for all.
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-critical-need-for-humanist-inclusion
We’re proud to stand together in defense of religious freedom for all.
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-critical-need-for-humanist-inclusion
The Critical Need for Humanist Inclusion
Humanism is a non-theistic worldview centered on ethical living and human responsibility, long protected as a religion under the First Amendment. A recent Texas court ruling threatens these protections by excluding non-theistic beliefs. Interfaith Allia...
www.interfaithalliance.org
January 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Grateful to @interfaithalliance.org for standing with us on the critical need for non-theistic inclusion under the First Amendment.
We’re proud to stand together in defense of religious freedom for all.
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-critical-need-for-humanist-inclusion
We’re proud to stand together in defense of religious freedom for all.
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-critical-need-for-humanist-inclusion
Got questions about Humanism?
Check out our new explainer on Humanism and the critical need for Humanist inclusion:
@americanhumanist.bsky.social
Check out our new explainer on Humanism and the critical need for Humanist inclusion:
@americanhumanist.bsky.social
The Critical Need for Humanist Inclusion
Humanism is a non-theistic worldview centered on ethical living and human responsibility, long protected as a religion under the First Amendment. A recent Texas court ruling threatens these protection...
www.interfaithalliance.org
January 16, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Got questions about Humanism?
Check out our new explainer on Humanism and the critical need for Humanist inclusion:
@americanhumanist.bsky.social
Check out our new explainer on Humanism and the critical need for Humanist inclusion:
@americanhumanist.bsky.social
Let me be clear from my faith and the core of my being: ICE’s ruthless and unhinged campaign is an affront to the divine commandments to love our neighbor and to welcome the stranger.”
-Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social
#BeGood
-Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social
#BeGood
January 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Let me be clear from my faith and the core of my being: ICE’s ruthless and unhinged campaign is an affront to the divine commandments to love our neighbor and to welcome the stranger.”
-Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social
#BeGood
-Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social
#BeGood
If you missed last night's Interfaith Nonviolent Civil Resistance 101 training, you can watch it in full here:
Answering the Call: Interfaith Nonviolent Civil Resistance 201
YouTube video by Interfaith Alliance
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM
If you missed last night's Interfaith Nonviolent Civil Resistance 101 training, you can watch it in full here:
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As SCOTUS hears two cases impacting the rights and lives of trans people, our Comms Director Blake Goodman is rallying outside the Court with our partners at @ncjw.bsky.social, @keshetlgbtqjews.bsky.social, @the-rac.bsky.social, @interfaithalliance.org, & more.
January 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
As SCOTUS hears two cases impacting the rights and lives of trans people, our Comms Director Blake Goodman is rallying outside the Court with our partners at @ncjw.bsky.social, @keshetlgbtqjews.bsky.social, @the-rac.bsky.social, @interfaithalliance.org, & more.
Today, the Supreme Court is hearing the oral arguments in two pivotal cases concerning the dignity of our beloved trans youth.
So we’re outside of SCOTUS showing that people of faith support our trans neighbors!
Because all lives are sacred. ❤️
@aclu.org
So we’re outside of SCOTUS showing that people of faith support our trans neighbors!
Because all lives are sacred. ❤️
@aclu.org
January 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Today, the Supreme Court is hearing the oral arguments in two pivotal cases concerning the dignity of our beloved trans youth.
So we’re outside of SCOTUS showing that people of faith support our trans neighbors!
Because all lives are sacred. ❤️
@aclu.org
So we’re outside of SCOTUS showing that people of faith support our trans neighbors!
Because all lives are sacred. ❤️
@aclu.org
33% of Hoosiers are or sympathize with Christian nationalists, including Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, said Interfaith Alliance's Adam Friedman.
Faith in the Face of Fear rally asks lawmakers to consider the poor and marginalized
On Thursday at the Indiana Statehouse, a united crowd of Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and Buddhists all sat and listened intently to a prayer given by Michael Sahir, an Islamic
www.thestatehousefile.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
33% of Hoosiers are or sympathize with Christian nationalists, including Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, said Interfaith Alliance's Adam Friedman.
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Horrified and outraged by the attack on the synagogue in Mississippi - as a Christian as an American I condemn this attack on the Jewish community. Everyone must join together to stop the rising tide of antisemitism.
January 11, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Horrified and outraged by the attack on the synagogue in Mississippi - as a Christian as an American I condemn this attack on the Jewish community. Everyone must join together to stop the rising tide of antisemitism.
“What I was seeking to do there was to be a presence of love and care,” the Rev. Susie Hayward said.
Choose love, not ICE. ❤️
Choose love, not ICE. ❤️
Minneapolis clergy exposed to pepper-spray after rushing to scene of deadly ICE shooting
(RNS) — ‘There was a request for clergy to show up’ at the scene, said one Minneapolis minister. ‘I was out the door.’
religionnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM
“What I was seeking to do there was to be a presence of love and care,” the Rev. Susie Hayward said.
Choose love, not ICE. ❤️
Choose love, not ICE. ❤️
We choose love, not ICE.
We are heartbroken and outraged by the senseless violence today in Minneapolis. In the face of hate and cruelty, we are choosing to show up with courage, conviction, and love for all of our neighbors.
We are heartbroken and outraged by the senseless violence today in Minneapolis. In the face of hate and cruelty, we are choosing to show up with courage, conviction, and love for all of our neighbors.
January 7, 2026 at 8:54 PM
We choose love, not ICE.
We are heartbroken and outraged by the senseless violence today in Minneapolis. In the face of hate and cruelty, we are choosing to show up with courage, conviction, and love for all of our neighbors.
We are heartbroken and outraged by the senseless violence today in Minneapolis. In the face of hate and cruelty, we are choosing to show up with courage, conviction, and love for all of our neighbors.
“Christian nationalism is not new, but it has drawn recent mainstream attention after Christian symbols, flags, and Bible verses were ubiquitous during the violent attacks on the Capitol on January 6th.” -Rev. @raushenbush.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
“Christian nationalism is not new, but it has drawn recent mainstream attention after Christian symbols, flags, and Bible verses were ubiquitous during the violent attacks on the Capitol on January 6th.” -Rev. @raushenbush.bsky.social
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Thanks to @jackjenkins.me and @adellembanks.bsky.social for your great reporting and wisdom in this conversation
This week on The State of Belief, we dive into the top religion news stories of 2025 with @rns.org's @adellembanks.bsky.social and @jackjenkins.me ⬇️
What Happened? Top Religion News Stories of 2025 with RNS, and Looking Ahead to 2026
Religion News Service reporters Adele Banks and Jack Jenkins reflect on a pivotal year in which faith communities played a visible role in responding to political, social, and economic upheaval, from ...
www.interfaithalliance.org
January 6, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Thanks to @jackjenkins.me and @adellembanks.bsky.social for your great reporting and wisdom in this conversation
This week on The State of Belief, we dive into the top religion news stories of 2025 with @rns.org's @adellembanks.bsky.social and @jackjenkins.me ⬇️
What Happened? Top Religion News Stories of 2025 with RNS, and Looking Ahead to 2026
Religion News Service reporters Adele Banks and Jack Jenkins reflect on a pivotal year in which faith communities played a visible role in responding to political, social, and economic upheaval, from ...
www.interfaithalliance.org
January 6, 2026 at 1:10 AM
This week on The State of Belief, we dive into the top religion news stories of 2025 with @rns.org's @adellembanks.bsky.social and @jackjenkins.me ⬇️
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📅 Join us January 12 for this virtual training on #Interfaith Nonviolent Civil Resistance. Real organizing and real tactics.
#CivilResistance #Democracy
@interfaithalliance.org @faithandjustice.bsky.social @praeyesright.bsky.social @sojo.net @faithinaction.bsky.social
#CivilResistance #Democracy
@interfaithalliance.org @faithandjustice.bsky.social @praeyesright.bsky.social @sojo.net @faithinaction.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
📅 Join us January 12 for this virtual training on #Interfaith Nonviolent Civil Resistance. Real organizing and real tactics.
#CivilResistance #Democracy
@interfaithalliance.org @faithandjustice.bsky.social @praeyesright.bsky.social @sojo.net @faithinaction.bsky.social
#CivilResistance #Democracy
@interfaithalliance.org @faithandjustice.bsky.social @praeyesright.bsky.social @sojo.net @faithinaction.bsky.social
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ICYMI:
ICE’s cruelty is tearing our neighbors apart during the holiest time of the year.
As faithful Americans, we demand that ICE stop attacking our neighbors.
Watch our new ad with @protectdemocracy.org and then head over to LoveNotICE.org to add your name to our letter.
#LoveNotICE
As faithful Americans, we demand that ICE stop attacking our neighbors.
Watch our new ad with @protectdemocracy.org and then head over to LoveNotICE.org to add your name to our letter.
#LoveNotICE
December 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
ICYMI:
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In deployments meant to chill dissent and peaceful protests, CBP and ICE have used religious scripture to justify violent authoritarian actions. Help the faith community push back, add your name to this letter by @interfaithalliance.org 🔗 LoveNotICE.org
December 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In deployments meant to chill dissent and peaceful protests, CBP and ICE have used religious scripture to justify violent authoritarian actions. Help the faith community push back, add your name to this letter by @interfaithalliance.org 🔗 LoveNotICE.org
On The State of Belief this week: Dr. Najeeba Syeed and Rev. @raushenbush.bsky.social dive into the interfaith response to ICE
Interfaith Responses to ICE with Najeeba Syeed
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush welcomes Dr. Najeeba Syeed, peacemaker, educator, and scholar in interfaith studies and conflict resolution, about the disruptive ICE campaign targeting minority fa...
www.interfaithalliance.org
December 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
On The State of Belief this week: Dr. Najeeba Syeed and Rev. @raushenbush.bsky.social dive into the interfaith response to ICE
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This week on The State of Belief: insights from the remarkable Dr. Najeeba Syeed. As a celebrated peacemaker, educator, and scholar in interfaith studies, Najeeba brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to the conversation.
religionnews.com/2025/12/20/i...
religionnews.com/2025/12/20/i...
Interfaith Responses to ICE with Najeeba Syeed
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush welcomes Dr. Najeeba Syeed, peacemaker, educator, and scholar in interfaith studies and conflict resolution, about the disruptive ICE campaign targeting minority…
religionnews.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This week on The State of Belief: insights from the remarkable Dr. Najeeba Syeed. As a celebrated peacemaker, educator, and scholar in interfaith studies, Najeeba brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to the conversation.
religionnews.com/2025/12/20/i...
religionnews.com/2025/12/20/i...