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President Carter showed us faith and Democracy can go hand in hand | Opinion
(RNS) — As we reflect on the passing of President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100, we should honor one of the core throughlines of his incredible life: his faith. As a Baptist minister myself, I particularly want to celebrate how President Carter carried himself as a person with deeply held religious convictions, while leading a diverse democracy in which people of all faiths and backgrounds deserve equal dignity and treatment under the law.
I had the privilege of interviewing President Carter several times on the role religion played in his life and work. Having interviewed many leaders, Carter was one of the most intelligent and formidable people I’ve ever spoken to. I remember trembling a bit when I asked the first question: If he was comfortable with the title of “Sunday school teacher.”
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Confronting Anti-Sikh Hate in the United States
Anti-Sikh hate is a persistent and often overlooked form of religious discrimination in the United States, rooted in a long history of exclusion, violence, and misunderstanding. As Interfaith Alliance builds a multi-faith movement against hate, it is essential to recognize the distinct experiences of Sikh Americans and address anti-Sikh hate as part of a holistic effort to counter religious bigotry
