The Steep Path: How Muslim Allies Can Resist Islamophobia

By Believe Out Loud | February 3, 2017 |
A red rosary sits on top of an open book.

Originally published in December 2015, this post has particular resonance this week following President Donald Trump’s Executive Order to restrict immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries. This bans stigmatizes and harms immigrants, refugees, and Muslims, and it is an assault on the values we hold dear, including religious freedom and Christian love. “What will explain to…

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Remembering the Lovings this Valentine’s Day

By Believe Out Loud | February 12, 2015 |
A blurred image of many colorful hearts.

On this upcoming Valentine’s Day, I am reminded of no greater challenge to marriage equality than same-sex marriage that many LGBTQ activists are still struggling for in their states. However, the precedent for same-sex marriage was set by an African American woman named Mildred Loving (1942-2008) who I am honoring as one of my sheroes for Black History…

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