Interfaith Alliance

Interfaith Alliance is a national interfaith organization in the United States founded in 1994 to counteract the religious right. Its stated goal is to protect faith and freedom by respecting individual rights, preserving the boundaries between religion and government, and uniting diverse voices to protect democracy and to challenge extremism and build common ground.[1]

## Leadership

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In July 2022, Rev. Paul Raushenbush, was named president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance.[2][3] He succeeded Rabbi Jack Moline, who had held the post since 2015,[4][5] and Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy, who serve as President Emiriti of the organization.

## Partner organizations

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Interfaith Alliance and its partner organization, Interfaith Alliance Foundation, work out of their main office in Washington, D.C. The group has local affiliates around the United States.[6]

## Views

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Interfaith Alliance recognizes the powerful role that religion plays in America, and it values the positive impact that religious belief can have on American politics. However, Interfaith Alliance's concern is that religion and the United States government are becoming dangerously entangled. Interfaith Alliance believes that religion is being manipulated as a tool to influence policy and advance political strategy. Interfaith Alliance works to ensure the sanctity of religion and the integrity of politics. The group also supports an end to discrimination based on sexual orientation.[7]

In 2019, Interfaith Alliance joined with 42 other religious and allied organizations in issuing a statement opposing Project Blitz, an effort by a coalition of Christian right organizations to influence state legislation.[8]

## References

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1. ^ "Our Mission". Interfaith Alliance. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
2. ^ Shimron, Yonat (July 22, 2022). "Paul Raushenbush: 'Christian nationalism is a threat to the American way of life'". Religion News Service. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
3. ^ "The Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush Named President and CEO of Interfaith Alliance". Interfaith Alliance. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
4. ^ Interfaith Alliance press release (January 20, 2015), "Rabbi Jack Moline named executive director of Interfaith Alliance", retrieved May 17, 2015.
5. ^ "An Era Draws to a Close". stateofbelief.com. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
6. ^ Newspaper article about a local chapter, from the Star-Banner of Ocala, Florida
7. ^ "Coalition pushes 'sexual orientation' protection"[permanent dead link], The Idaho Press-Tribune. [dead link]
8. ^ "Statement from 43 National Organizations United in Opposition to Project Blitz and Similar Legislative Efforts" (PDF). Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2019.

## External links

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* Interfaith Alliance USA website