Spring Newsletter 2011

  • A Note from Welton

    A few days ago, my wife Judy and I took some time to enjoy the breathtaking …

  • FAQ From You: What is the easiest and blueest way to donate?

    If you’re looking for a hassle-free and paper-free way to give, becoming a Torchbearer is the …

  • Taking State of Belief with you anywhere and everywhere

    State of Belief is excited to announce a brand new app for your iPhone or Android …

  • Looking Ahead: Faith and the 2012 Presidential Election

    The first primaries of the 2012 campaign cycle are still a while away, but there is already cause for concern for those of us who care about protecting the boundaries between religion and government. President Obama has announced that he is seeking a second term in office. And as of now, he is unlikely to…

  • Honoring the Four Immortal Chaplains – Then and Now

    Nearly 70 years ago, the U.S.A.T. Dorchester began to sink, and four chaplains on board did what they knew how to do – bring calm and comfort to a chaotic situation. In the end, Chaplains Rabbi Alexander David Goode, Father John Washington, Rev. George Lansing Fox and Rev. Clark Poling made the ultimate sacrifice, as…

  • Fighting Islamophobia in Peter King’s home state

    Introduction written by Jay Keller Our Long Island affiliate is on the front line with respect to Rep. King's attack on Muslim Americans as many of the Long Island members live in Rep King’s district. Our affiliate’s board chair, Rev. Mark told me “We feel a special obligation to be out front in defending religious…

  • Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Congress Holds Hearings on Muslim Community

    Last month, Congress held not one, but two hearings regarding the American Muslim community – and unfortunately there are more hearings to come. The first hearing was organized by Rep. Peter King (R-NY), chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, and investigated the so-called “radicalization of the American Muslim community,” misguidedly singling out one religious…