“Courage and sacrifice must be the hallmark of our actions at this moment of historic and deliberate suffering being visited upon people living truly good lives that are a credit to our nation. As citizens, we must not be silent …” adw.org/news/wdmr-ho...

LDS President Russell M. Nelson’s life was marked by healing and connection. A surgeon, prophet, and leader—he built bridges across differences and called us to higher ground. Each of us despite our differences of faith and persuasion would do well to heed his call to be peacemakers. Peace be.

On the rising tide of political violence, my latest piece in @rns.org The American experiment has always been fragile. It has always required stewards. Which is why, in the wake of violence, we must look for the helpers.... religionnews.com/2025/09/12/h...

100 days into Pope Leo XIV’s papacy, his leadership is showing the power of pluralism: respect, relationships, and cooperation across differences. Chris Crawford, IA’s Director of Civic Strategies, shares his reflections in RealClear Religion.

We share the following statement from our CEO regarding the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and the broader issue of political violence.

I am horrified by the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk. Praying for all affected near and far after this heinous event at Utah Valley University. Today, I’m also reminded of the deadly political violence that targeted elected leaders and their families in Minnesota this past summer.

This week, "The State of Belief" is joined by @interfaithamerica.bsky.social CEO @therevadam.bsky.social. Listen now! religionnews.com/2025/08/30/c...

Absolutely heart-rending stories out of Minneapolis today. Annunciation Catholic now joins sacred, safe spaces like Covenant elementary in Nashville, Chabad Poway synagogue in CA, and other American institutions of learning and worship…

Troubling stuff underway in the US. Amidst protest and parade, what does it mean to participate and not possess? The reminder of “Welcome Home” might just be a way for us to belong again. My latest in @rns.org 🇺🇸 🙏 religionnews.com/2025/06/12/w...

There was no synagogue in Austin Reid Albanese’s hometown, but traces of Jewish life were still there. From library books to quiet stories passed between neighbors, these fragments helped shape a journey toward Judaism that continues today. READ: www.interfaithamerica.org/article/find...

Again, we’ve seen another terrifying display of hate-fueled violence and antisemitism - this time in Boulder, CO. As a dad I’m especially deeply disturbed to see children suffer who simply wanted to see hostages returned to their loved ones… apnews.com/article/boul...

There are no words to describe the hate-fueled violence that happened at the Capitol Jewish Museum in DC last night – I’m horrified by the senseless murder of two dedicated diplomats working to build bridges between two nations but more importantly, between different peoples and perspectives...

Not enough can be said about the life and leadership of Pope Francis - although I bet he would disagree with that. In this age of nihilism and narcissism we must remember his deep commitment to being a bridge builder across differences. @deseret.com.web.brid.gy www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...

Was great to spend time with an incredible cadre of journalists thinking about faith in their reporting. Thank you @aspeninstitute.bsky.social @faithangleforum.bsky.social 🙏 📰

Troubled by student visas being revoked and deportations like Rumeysa Ozturk? I find an eleven year old conversation between Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsberg as the right way forward. Read more in my latest piece in @rns.org religionnews.com/2025/04/10/t...

"This is a moral moment. It's not left or right, it's right or wrong. Get into good trouble." and he yields the floor.

I can’t believe this has to be said, but: You cannot tell the story of Jackie Robinson—as a ballplayer, serviceman, or human—without discussing our country’s history of racism. From Around the Horn:

I’m so inspired by our Interfaith America Vote Is Sacred fellows. Amidst division, they choose cooperation. Read their call to action in Deseret today 🐝 @deseret.com.web.brid.gy @interfaithamerica.bsky.social www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...

“Diversity brought us to the table, but pluralism is what kept the conversation alive” Yes, good news in higher ed: 20 students are leading the way to Build Relationships Across Interfaith Differences to lean in together to seek the common good. www.interfaithamerica.org/article/anno...

Huge ruling for HIV/AIDS community and development/assistance writ large 🏛️

That’s right. 🇺🇦

National Center on Sexual Exploitation (founded by Protestant, Jewish, Catholic leaders) has a statement now objecting the US giving shelter to the Tate brothers: "a slap in the face to all the victims of the Tate brothers"

Some very humbling news: I'm very honored to be appointed by Eboo Patel and the Interfaith America Board of Directors as our first ever Chief Executive Officer. More here: @interfaithamerica.bsky.social www.interfaithamerica.org/article/adam...

On The State of Belief this week: @raushenbush.bsky.social moderates a discussion on the Trump administration's relentless attacks on religion & faith communities with @raskin.house.gov, @democracyforward.org's @skyeperryman.bsky.social, @revjenbutler.bsky.social, @therevadam.bsky.social, and more!

Funding freeze leaves Kansas farmers unpaid for work they already completed www.hppr.org/hppr-news/20...

Sobering but important news from @emilybelz.bsky.social of @christianitytoday.com on the #USAID freeze hurting Christian organizations and the people they care for: www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/usai...

Missing Mike a ton these days…

“Diversity work… should make Americans proud of their nation. In other words, pluralism is patriotism. It views America’s variety as a treasure, identity as a source of pride and cooperation as better than division.” @interfaithamerica.bsky.social @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Spursy-est thing ever 😂 #COYG apple.news/ATO7oiqpeQEa...

Last week I was part of a meeting with State Dept and faith leaders. Peter Marocco gave his word that funds were coming back online for life saving programs. I shared reassurances with folks concerned. $$ still stuck. We need to get this back online now. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/h...

Here is my Federal Employment Termination story:

Today’s holy word of the day: “There is nothing woke about medicine or food.“ Must read read piece by @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/o...

"The Imam’s comments predicted many of today’s most alarming challenges, including the loneliness crisis, toxic polarization, tribalism, and a populism feeding autocracy." Grateful for this word by my friend Eboo on the Aga Khan @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social www.philanthropy.com/commons/aga-...

The first Trump Administration led on faith-based partnerships - let’s get it back on track. Now in the second, the lives of so many children are at stake. Franklin Graham, Matt Soerens and I all share more in @washingtonpost.com @apnews.com www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Here’s the thing: I’m truly perplexed at the second Trump Administration’s defunding USAID. I served in the Biden Administration & we carried forward and expanded much of what the first administration did re AID because that’s what American leadership typically does religionnews.com/2025/02/06/u...

In these days of high conflict and confusion, I am trying my best to root down in the foundations of my faith while also defending and promoting the first freedoms of our country. I share more here (and would love your thoughts as well): www.interfaithamerica.org/article/ever...

Samantha Power on @colbertlateshow.bsky.social breaks down the terrible cost of losing USAID and why the work truly matters for all of us. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIHJ...

USAID represents the best of America. Its mission represents the best of humanity. THIS is #USAID #SaveForeignAid #StandwithUSAID vimeo.com/1052680025

I’ve been thinking about an old story from the neighborhood about a dad named Yarrow who lived out his faith and his freedoms for the common good. Mahmoud Yarrow is an American hero. His is an inspiring #BlackHistoryMonth story that I hope you can share. www.interfaithamerica.org/article/ever...

from nick cave’s newsletter yesterday:

Pretty troubling developments - thinking of friends and neighbors in far off places tonight. “All the organizations are having emergency meetings to figure out how they manage the little cash they have left,” said Evelyn Farkas of the McCain Institute…

My mom did it right and rose me on @MTV Forever haunted by these puppets but even more haunted to live out this 1986 Genesis banger: This is the world we live in And these are the hands we’re given Use them and let’s start trying To make it a place we’re living in youtu.be/Yq7FKO5DlV0?...

Three points for The Arsenal ❤️ #Arsenal

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist” James Baldwin

Very concerning that PEPFAR is paused and coming under attack. A plan to combat global AIDS started by President George W Bush and carried forth by Presidents Obama and Biden, supported by Marco Rubio, Franklin Graham, Bishop Budde’s Episcopal Church, Rev. Al Sharpton 🧵

I suppose there is no more counterintuitive spiritual idea than the possibility that God might actually use and find necessary what we fear, avoid, deny, and deem unworthy. This is what I mean by the “integration of the negative.” —Richard Rohr

All life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King

I’m convinced that if we want democracy as we understand it to survive… we must remain committed to #pluralism. - President Barack Obama at the 3rd Obama Foundation Democracy Forum

Interfaith America is proud to be at the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum today. Eboo Patel will speak on Pluralism and our team will lead a break out on interfaith cooperation across major differences. Plus, President Obama and other friends will be here. Tune in: www.obama.org/2024-democra...

200 years ago today, America’s first Reform Jewish congregation was established in Charleston, SC. Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim is the second oldest synagogue building in the US and the oldest in continual use. #interfaithamerica