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RegisterInterfaith Alliance, a national group that advocates for inclusive democracy and healthy boundaries between religion and government, reacted today to Speaker Mike Johnson’s planned keynote speaking appearance at the National Association of Christian Lawmakers gala to accept their American Patriot Award for Christian Honor and Courage.
In response, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance said:
“One of the most powerful political leaders in the United States is proudly accepting an award from an organization dedicated to dismantling the separation of religion and government and which fights to impose its extremist ‘biblical worldview’ on all of us. In his new role as Speaker, Rep. Johnson must remember that he now represents all Americans, not a narrow band of Christian nationalist extremists with views far outside the mainstream.
“NACL is a central player in a calculated national campaign to pass discriminatory state laws that target LGBTQ+ people, promote censorship, and restrict access to reproductive healthcare. Interfaith Alliance has mobilized our network of people across the country to protect our democracy by fighting back against these laws that are antithetical to America’s promise of religious freedom and civil rights for all.
“By accepting this award, Speaker Johnson is signaling his acceptance of these extreme and dangerous policies as well as a worldview that intentionally sanctions religious extremism with government power.
“As we carry on with our advocacy while turning our sights to the incredibly consequential 2024 election, we will continue speaking out against the Christian nationalism represented by the NACL and building a strong interfaith coalition to achieve inclusive democracy for all.”
Interfaith Alliance, a leading advocate for healthy boundaries between government and religion, today welcomed a federal district court’s preliminary injunction blocking Texas school district defendants from implementing Texas Senate Bill 10, a law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom across the state.
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