Articles
Religious Freedom: A Sacred Foundation for Faith-Based Action
Religious freedom is often focused on during moments of conflict, such as when individuals or organizations must defend their beliefs against governmental or societal pressure. Whether it’s a conscientious objector […]
Seeking Shalom in a Parking Lot: Reimagining Urban Spaces for People and the Planet
When Joni Mitchell sang “They paved paradise, and put up a parking lot,” she was calling out big corporations and capitalist greed. But her words also speak to other problems […]
Lighting the Flame: How Jewish Social Services Support The Social Safety Net
This article is part of our series looking at the Invisible Social Safety Net — all of those houses of worship and faith-based organizations that provide essential social services to […]
A New Assessment of the Faith-Based Initiative: Why and How the Trump Administration Can Reinvigorate It
On the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump did not make promises about the faith-based initiative. However, since the election, he has promised to reestablish a White House faith-based office and […]
Addressing the Root of Youth Dysfunction by Caring for Parents: A Conversation with Richard Ramos
When addressing the issue of youth dysfunction, few think about how to care for parents. Yet for Richard Ramos, founder of the program Parents on a Mission, parental care is […]