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How I Learned to Find My Voice As a Progressive in a Family of Trump Voters

Hiding what I really felt was the simplest way to keep the peace in our stifling religious home. Until it wasn’t.

The Jewish Teens Who Fought Back Against Hitler

These resistance fighters attacked Nazi troops, sabotaged infrastructure, and blew up trains and bridges.

My High School Had Me "Spiritually Adopt" A Fetus — Here's What It Really Taught Me

The anti-abortion project wasn't unique to my school, either.

A School Will No Longer Be Recognized as Catholic by One Archdiocese After Refusing to Fire a Gay Teacher

And many of the school's students couldn't be more proud.

Why I (And Many Other Muslim Women) Decided To Stop Wearing Our Hijabs In Public

An excerpt from 'When Islam is Not a Religion: Inside America’s Fight for Religious Freedom'

How I Learned to Love Ramadan

I hated the holy month in my teens but now it's a time I look forward to.

Why Ramadan Is Important to Me in an Islamophobic America

"What I wish more people knew is that the practices, and teachings of Islam are rooted in love."

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Shows That There's Power in Questioning Your Religion

The Netflix series explores a coming-of-age theme we’ve rarely ever seen in teen television.

Coming Out as Transgender Taught Me a Big Lesson About Islamophobia

"When the person who taught you how to be both trans and proud of your faith has died, Islamophobia directed toward them is even more painful."

Justin Bieber Invited a Queer Fan to His Church

“If you ever want to come to any of the services, any of them would love to have you."

What Happens When You Get Your Period During Ramadan

"When a woman has her period, the way she observes Ramadan changes."

Not All Christians Believe in the God in the Bible

Religion in America is complicated, according to a new survey.

KJ Apa Clapped Back at an Athlete Who Said Gay People Go to "Hell"

"What gives you the right to condemn? Are you perfect?"

Yes, I Believe in God and No, My Parents Didn't Make Me

Christian teens are tired of hearing these stereotypes.

This Is the Religious Group That Wears Bullet Crowns and Brings AR-15s to Church

They've been called “gun-damentalists."

Dear Queer Christians, There Is Now a Bible App For You

Our Bible App is now available.

This Video Falsely Claims You Can Literally Pray the Gay Away

You can't, and you shouldn't be asked to.

This Newsletter Is For People Who Are Religious and Want to Resist Trump

The two things are not mutually exclusive.