We believe that religion and government must be separate. True, inclusive religious freedom is a foundation for American democracy, enshrined in the First Amendment of the Constitution. No one, including the government, has the right to impose religious beliefs on anyone else. Everyone has the right to hold and practice their own religious beliefs, as long as they do not impose those beliefs on or use them to harm others.

We believe that religious and political extremists are a threat to individual liberty and democracy, notably religious nationalists who seek to use the government to impose their distorted view of our nation’s history on others in, for example, public schools; local decision-making by school boards, city councils, and county boards of commissioners; and state regulations.

We believe that religious and cultural diversity is essential in building vibrant communities. We strive to gather together diverse faith voices and to facilitate meaningful communication and collaboration across our differences.

We believe that all people have intrinsic worth and are entitled to equal rights, dignity, and respect within our society. We support actions that promote equal human rights and oppose actions that limit the rights of some people or privilege some people’s rights over others’.