http://www.stateofbelief.com en-us ©2006 The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief illustrates how the Religious Right is wrong for America and bad for religion. The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world. State of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world. The Interfaith Alliance Foundation press@interfaithalliance.org no The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief celebrates the importance of religious freedom Join us as we look back at conversations with Jon Meacham, Reverend Forrest Church and more. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_07-05-08.mp3 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation John F. Kennedy's speechwriter, Ted Sorensen, talks about religion in the 1960 election and today Welton Gaddy is joined by legendary speechwriter and close aid to John F. Kennedy, Ted Sorensen. And, we take a look at a new survey that could herald a growing tolerance for religious diversity in American. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_06-28-08.mp3 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Gay Rights and Religion State of Belief looks at religion and faith and the struggle for gay rights http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_06-21-08.mp3 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Election update, a survey on religion and political attitude and a look back at Loving v Virginia Award-winning director of At the Death House Door documentary, survey about what faith could mean for the results on Election Day, George Washington University professor Greg Lebel http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_06-14-08.mp3 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Are conservatives really conservative? Former Republican congressman Mickey Edwards, discussion about Torture Awareness Month, and our intersections awards http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_06-07-08.mp3 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation John Thomas of the United Church of Christ talks about how race and religion are showing up in the presidential race. Guests include: John Thomas of the United Church of Christ, Reverend Jay Bakker and Reverend Troy Sanders, AND Daniel Radosh http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_05-31-08.mp3 Sat, 31 May 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation What does a top secret Fundamentalist group, The Family, mean for religion and democracy in America? Guests include: Journalist Jeff Sharlet, Dan Gilgoff of Beliefnet.com, and peace activist George Regas. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_05-24-08.mp3 Sat, 24 May 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief revisits some of the best interviews from the first half of 2008 Guests include: Congressman James McGovern, author and philosopher Martha Nussbaum, Evangelical leader Jim Wallis, and Kirk Ellis. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_05-17-08.mp3 Sat, 17 May 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Do you have to be a Christian to be accepted in today's armed forces? State of Belief - The Interfaith Alliance's weekly radio show http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_05-10-08.mp3 Sat, 10 May 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation What the Reverend Jeremiah Wright controversy means for race, religion and the presidential election Guests include: Dwight Hopkins and Sally Quinn http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_05-03-08.mp3 Sat, 03 May 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation National Day of Prayer, Earth Day, and a visit from the Pope Guests include: Rabbi Jack Moline and the Adventure Rabbi http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_04-26-08.mp3 Sat, 26 April 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief Tackles the "Prosperity Gospel" Guests include: Greg Lebel, Louis Ruprecht, and Tom Reese http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_04-19-08.mp3 Sat, 19 April 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Is the Religious Right Dead? Guests include: Heidi Ewing, Rabbi Liz Bolton, EJ Dionne http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_04-12-08.mp3 Sat, 12 April 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief remembers the 40th anniversary of the passing of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Guests include: Keith Jennings, Simon Greer, and Kirk Ellis http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_04-05-08.mp3 Sat, 05 April 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Can we view the federal budget as an expression of our national values? Guests include: Two important members of Congresson the federal budget, Rep. Jim McGovern, and a unique lobbyist. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_03-29-08.mp3 Sat, 29 March 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Has secularism lost it's soul? Guests include: Steven Waldman, Austin Dacey, and Rev. Barry Lynn http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_03-15-08.mp3 Sat, 15 March 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Another week, another election. Guests include: Steven Waldman, Austin Dacey, and Rev. Barry Lynn http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_03-08-08.mp3 Sat, 08 March 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Where did our Constitution's guarantees of religious freedom come from? Guests include: Greg Smith, Martha Nussbaum, and Tim Ahrens http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_03-01-08.mp3 Sat, 01 March 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Does President Bush use religious rhetoric more often than previous presidents? Guests include: Amy Sullivan, David Domke and Kevin Coe http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_02-23-08.mp3 Sat, 23 February 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Will the website GodTube.com have an impact on politics? Guests include: Chris Wyatt, founder and CEO of GodTube, TheRevealer.org's Jeff Sharlet with a campaign breakdown, and singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_02-16-08.mp3 Sat, 16 February 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Has the death of the Religious Right been greatly exaggerated? Guests include: John Whitehead of The Rutherford Institute, Sojourners' Jim Wallis George Washington University's Greg Lebel http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_02-09-08.mp3 Sat, 09 February 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation A Mormon professor and an evangelical pastor try to bridge the divide between two faith traditions Guests include: Dr. Robert Millet and Rev. Gregory Johnson, DNC Chief of Staff Leah Daughtry, and Rev. Susan Johnson-Cook http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_02-02-08.mp3 Sat, 02 February 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation What are the priorities of the modern day Evangelical voter? Guests include: Actress Iris Bahr, Beliefnet's Washington Editor David Kuo, Dr. Steven Nolt of Goshen College. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_01-26-08.mp3 Sat, 26 January 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Is the First Amendment in danger? Guests include: Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Lewis and Rev Gurdon Brewster recalls what it was like to spend a summer living with the King family. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_01-19-08.mp3 Sat, 19 January 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Will religious rhetoric make or break the campaigns of several presidential hopefuls? Guests include: Dr. Jacques Berlinerblau, election year analyst Gregory Lebel, and the president of the Islamic Society of North America, Dr. Ingrid Mattson. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_01-12-08.mp3 Sat, 12 January 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation A look at the divisive religious attacks in the presidential election... of 1800! Guests include Pulitzer Prize winner Edward Larson and Forrest Church. Plus, Welton's perspective on the results of Thursday's caucuses http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_01-05-08.mp3 Sat, 01 January 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori on the conflict within the Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori joins us for a discussion about the future of her Church and what its survival means for religious liberty. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_12-29-07.mp3 Sat, 29 December 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation What is the Christmas season like for the non-religious? Guests include: Dr. Dale McGowan, author of Parenting Beyond Belief, filmmaker Jules Naudet, and our year-end Intersection Awards. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_12-22-07.mp3 Sat, 22 December 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Pat Buchanan returns! Why does he think America is facing a Day of Reckoning? Guests include: Pat Buchanan, David Bender, and director Jim Tusty http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_12-15-07.mp3 Sat, 15 December 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Mitt Romney gives his "JFK" speech. Did it help or hurt? Why the Mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah, wants President Bush impeached; Amy Sullivan, TIME Magazine, on Mitt Romney's Evangelical Problem; and A.J. Jacobs describes his Year of Living Biblically. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_12-08-07.mp3 Sat, 08 December 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Mohammed was a feminist Kay Warren, co-organizer of the Global Summit on AIDS, tells us how the event became so politically charged. Plus, journalist Asra Nomani tells us why she's standing up for the rights of Muslim women. And, a conversation with Creation Museum founder Ken Ham. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_12-01-07.mp3 Sat, 01 December 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief Second Helpings Revisted Guests include: Mark Pinsky, author of The Gospel According to the Simpsons, God's Harvard author Hanna Rosin, and conscientious objector Aidan Delgado. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_11-24-07.mp3 Sat, 24 November 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Why do politicians talk about religion? Guests include: Dr. Justin Frank, psychiatrist, Michael Newdow, and Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_11-17-07.mp3 Sat, 17 November 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Why do more than two-thirds of Americans believe the United States is a Christian nation? Guests include: Jon Meacham and Sally Quinn after receiving the hightest honor of The Interfaith Alliance, Charles Haynes of the First Amendment Center, and Mark Kurzem, author of "The Mascot: Unveiling the Mystery of My Jewish Father's Nazi Boyhood." http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_11-10-07.mp3 Sat, 10 November 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Why do so many young Americans call Christianity hypocritical, insincere, judgmental, and sheltered? Guests include: Reverend Billy, leader of the Church of Stop Shopping; Chairman of the Tulsa chapter of the Interfaith Alliance Keith McArtor; and Mik Moore, editor of JSpot.org. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_11-03-07.mp3 Sat, 03 November 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Leader of the Church of Stop Shopping arrested for reciting the First Amendment in public This week's: David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons, the authors of the book unChristian, NRCAT President Linda Gustitus, and details about the Conference on Mormonism and American Politics being held at Princeton University. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_10-27-07.mp3 Sat, 27 October 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation 2007 Walter Cronkite Faith and Freedom Award recipients on religion, politics, and the media Newsweek editor Jon Meacham and The Washington Post's Sally Quinn join us to talk about religion, politics, and the media. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_10-20-07.mp3 Sat, 20 October 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation What does the Bible really say about homosexuality? Guests include: Filmmaker Daniel Karslake and author Peter Gottschalk http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_10-13-07.mp3 Sat, 13 October 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Why the fight for hate crimes legislation isn't over, despite a victory in the Senate. Guests include: Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Ma), Dan Gilgoff with Beliefnet, and Bishop Jane Holmes Dixon. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_10-06-07.mp3 Sat, 06 October 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation What happened to the California church that was investigated over an anti-war sermon? Plus, the 100th birthday of Washington National Cathedral, the opening of the country's largest Hindu temple, and a congressman's gaffe about mosques. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_09-29-07.mp3 Sat, 29 September 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation How do Muslim athletes compete while fasting for Ramadan? Guests include: Rabbi Eric Yoffie, Manya Brachear, Chicago Tribune reporter, and Father James Martin http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_09-22-07.mp3 Sat, 22 September 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Why are books on religion being purged from the shelves of our nation's prisons? Guests include: the Utah trucker who's embarking on a nationwide Constitutional Restoration Tour and Dr. Britt Minshall, a pastor and former law enforcement officer. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_09-15-07.mp3 Sat, 15 September 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation What's behind all the prayers and proclamations on the football field? Guests include: Les Steckel, president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld on Faith Nights at Major League Baseball parks. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_09-08-07.mp3 Sat, 08 September 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Why are two-million workers uninsured this Labor day? Guests include: Journalist Hanna Rosin and Mary Kay Henry with the SEIU http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_09-01-07.mp3 Sat, 01 September 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Does it matter if presidential candidates pray? Guests include: Aidan Delgado, author of The Sutras of Abu Ghraib: Notes from a Conscientious Objector in Iraq, Dan Nejfelt from Faith in Public Life discusses the Democratic Presidential Debate on ABC last weekend, and Raphael Sonenshein, political sceintist at Cal State Fullerton, tells us why LA is a City of Sectarian Angels. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_08-25-07.mp3 Sat, 25 August 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Going to Summer Camp At the LEADD camp, there's vigorous debate about public policy and personal explorations of religious diversity. We'll hear from the teenage campers who are tomorrow's interfaith leaders. Also, Rev. Barry Lynn tells us why a radio preacher is praying for his demise. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_08-18-07.mp3 Sat, 18 August 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation How the Defense Department Puts God Before Country Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy examines the influence of evangelical Christians within the Department of Defense. Also on the show: Professor Peggy Levitt, author of God Needs No Passport: Immigrants and the Changing American Religious Landscape on the role of religion in the current immigration debate. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_08-11-07.mp3 Sat, 11 August 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Most Americans don't believe they're prejudiced Guests include: Pollster John Zogby, Doug Hartmann, and Neale Donald Walsch http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_08-04-07.mp3 Sat, 04 August 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Week of July 28-29, 2007 Mark Pinsky helps us study from The Gospel According to The Simpsons. Plus, we'll hear from William Lobdell, the former religion reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Find out how the religion beat cost him his faith. And, we've got another installment of Choose the News. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_07-28-07.mp3 Sat, 28 July 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Week of July 21-22, 2007 Guests include: Chaplain Rajan Zed, Hindu Chaplain, Sally quinn, The Washington Post, and Laura Sheahen, Beliefnet editor http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_07-21-07.mp3 Sat, 21 July 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation How Many Lies Does It Take? A former surgeon general says the Bush administration puts theology ahead of science. One doctor tells us how this affects the health needs of the American people. Plus, historian Randall Balmer tells us why he's searching for "true Baptists." And, why is Congress is lobbying Catholic Bishops? We'll ask a Catholic lobbyist. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_07-14-07.mp3 Sat, 14 July 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Best of 2007 (and some of 2006) Includes interviews with Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, Jon Meacham of Newsweek, Andrew Carroll of the Legacy Project, and Gary Stern of The Journal News. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_07-07-07.mp3 Sat, 07 July 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Had enough of the 24/7 Paris Hilton news cycle yet? Guests include: Radio veteran and cultural critic Dick Staub; Slate's Dahlia Lithwick; Paul Martin http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_06-30-07.mp3 Sat, 30 June 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief was at the Take Back America conference in Washington, DC, this past week. Guests include: Former Senator and Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Gravel; Lori Lipman Brown, director of the Secular Coalition for America; highlights from the Take Back America conference. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_06-23-07.mp3 Sat, 23 June 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Rev. Welton Gaddy Explores Humanism and Atheism Guests include: Nica Lalli, author of "Nothing: Something to Believe In;" Lynn Garrett, religion editor for Publisher's Weekly; Roger Hickey, co-director of the Campaign for America's Future. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_06-16-07.mp3 Sat, 16 June 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Consultant Urges Left Not to Mimic Religious Right Guests include: Democratic religion consultant Mara Vanderslice; Oregon blogger Rev. Chuck Currie; Kim Bobo of Interfaith Worker Justice on The New Sanctuary Movement. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_06-09-07.mp3 Sat, 09 June 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Gaddy Praises Report on Conservative Religious Bias Looking at the portrayal of religion by the news media with Paul Waldman of Media Matters for America, Rev. Debra Haffner, and Hannah Elliott of Associated Baptist Press. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_06-02-07.mp3 Sat, 02 June 2007 10:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Rev. Welton Gaddy Scolds President on Dobson Visit on Iraq guests include: Joe Mackall, author of "Plain Secrets: An Outsider Among the Amish;" Rev. Susan Russell, President of the gay-rights coalition Integrity, on the latest strife withing the Episcopal Church; and Rev. Jim Burklo, coordinator of Pluralism Sunday. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_05-26-07.mp3 Sun, 26 May 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Jehovah's Witnesses: Unlikely Ally of Religious Liberty and Director of Knocking Documentary on State of Belief The director of a new PBS documentary Knocking, Joel Engardio joins Rev. Gaddy to discuss his film about this often misunderstood religion. Also on the show: Professor Susan Friend Harding, author of The Book of Jerry Falwell: Fundamentalist Language and Politics; Journalist Jeff Sharlett. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_05-20-07.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation A Mother's Day Call to Action Guests include: Marian Wright Edelman, founder and CEO of the Children's Defense Fund; Comedian Judy Gold on her book "25 Questions for a Jewish Mother;" Naila Bolus, executive director of the Ploughshares Fund, on an initiative to rediscover the roots of Mother's Day. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_05-13-07.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation 5/6/2007 State of Belief Guests include: Colorado Governor Bill Ritter; Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper; civil rights activist Rev. Amos Brown http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_05-06-07.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation 4/29/2007 State of Belief Guests include: Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, the Comic Book Rabbi; Bishop John Shelby Spong on his book, Jesus for the Non-Religious; Ryan "Valentine of the TExas Freedom Network on the takeover of the National Day of Prayer by the Religious Right. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_04-29-07.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Rabbi Simcha Weinstein on State of Belief Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, the Comic Book Rabbi, on State of Belief http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/Rabbi-Simcha_04-29-07.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Interfaith Panel Discusses Virginia Tech Shootings Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy hosts an interfaith roundtable discussion of this week's shootings at Virginia Tech. The panel consisted of Bishop Jane Holmes Dixon, Senior Adviser for Inter-religious Affairs at The Interfaith Alliance; Imam Mahdi Bray, Executive Director of the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation; and Rabbi Ethan Seidel, leader of the Tifereth Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C. Also on the show: Barbara Lerman-Golumb, Executive Director of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life on the celebration of Earth Day this Sunday. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_04-22-07.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief Remembers the Holocaust Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy talks with Dr. David Marwell, director of the Museum of Jewish Heritage, reflects on Holocaust Remembrance Day; activist John Prendergast on what every person can do to help end the genocide in Darfur; and Salam al-Marayati, Executive Director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, on his trip to Guantanemo Bay. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_04-15-07.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Rev. Oliver "Buzz" Thomas talks about the 10 Things Your Minister Wants to Tell You Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy talks with Rev. Oliver "Buzz" Thomas who deals with difficult questions in his role as a constitutional lawyer. But as a Baptist Minister, he's given hard answers to some of the toughest questions about religion. He'll tell us the "10 Things Your Minister Wants to Tell You (But Can't Because He Needs the Job)". Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) on his resolution for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance and his new memoir "...And I Haven't Had a Bad Day Since". http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_04-08-07.mp3 Sun, 8 Apr 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief Tackles Wrestler Mick Foley Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy welcomes Mick Foley, the only three-time world wrestling champion who has the distinction of being a member of the Interfaith Alliance. Foley has written a new memoir that discusses in great detail his charitable work, family life, and the power of faith. Also on the show: Dr. Eboo Patel, founder and executive director of the Interfaith Youth Core; Matthew Avery Sutton, author of Aimee Semple McPherson and the Resurrection of Christian America; Rev. Allison Boden, dean of the Interreligious Center at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel of the University of Chicago. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_04-01-07.mp3 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Rep. Nadler Talks About Hate Crimes Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy talks with Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) about the introduction of hate crimes legislation in the House of Representatives. Nadler, who is an original co-sponsor of the legislation, tells Welton why this is the first piece of legislation that, if enacted as law, will give federal jurisdiction to hate crimes based on sexual orientation. Also on the show this week is Stephen Prothero, Chairman of the Religion Department at Boston University and the author of Religious Literacy and the latest round of our new game show Choose the News and Intersection Awards. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_03-25-07.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief Marks 4th Anniversary of Iraq War Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy sheds light on the role of faith for those at war. Rev. Gaddy welcomes Andrew Carroll, author of Grace Under Fire: Letters of Faith in Times of War. Gloria Caldas joins Rev. Gaddy to read one of her letters featured in Carroll?s new book. Rev. Gaddy also speaks with Celeste Zappala, a member of Gold Star Families Speak Out, about the Christian Peace Witness Protest this weekend. Finally, director of the Secular Coalition for America Lori Lipman Brown discusses the revelation that Congressman Pete Stark (D-CA) is a non-theist, making him the highest ranking official in the United States who has openly stated that he does not believe in a supreme being. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_03-18-07.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Film Producer Recounts Rwandan Genocide Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy welcomes David Belton, who co-wrote and produced a new film about the Rwandan genocide entitled Beyond the Gates. Also, journalist Dan Gilgoff joins Rev. Gaddy to discuss his new book, The Jesus Machine, which chronicles the rise of Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family. And, Rev. Brenda Girton-Mitchell, Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Churches, discusses Ecumenical Advocacy Days. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_03-11-07.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Reclaims Catholic Faith and Discusses New Book Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy welcomes former Maryland Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, who has written a new book, Failing America's Faithful: How Today's Churches are Mixing God with Politics and Losing Their Way. Townsend tells Rev. Gaddy the Catholic Church is too narrowly focused on issues of sexuality, and that Church needs to reclaim its mantra of supporting social justice issues. Also, the general counsel of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, Holly Hollman talks to Rev. Gaddy about the recent Supreme Court hearing on the president's faith-based initiatives. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_03-04-07.mp3 Sun, 4 Mar 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief Goes to Hollywood Plus Former Episcopal Bishop Says Schism Inevitable Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy celebrates the Academy Awards by looking at the role of religion in recent films. Billy Ray, director of the new film Breach, joins Welton to discuss his film about FBI turncoat Robert Hanssen. Rev. Gaddy also welcomes the entertainment editor of Beliefnet.com, Michael Kress, who organizes the website's annual awards for spiritual movies. Also, TIAF staff member and former Episcopal Bishop Jane Holmes Dixon tells Rev. Gaddy that a schism in the Episcopal Church over gay rights is inevitable. Bishop Dixon says the current situation in the church is incredibly painful, but it may also be irreversible. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_02-25-07.mp3 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Former Episcopal Bishop Says Schism Inevitable Reverend Welton Gaddy interviews Bishop Jane Holmes Dixon, TIAF staff member and former Episcopal Bishop, who tells Rev. Gaddy that a schism in the Episcopal Church over gay rights is inevitable. Bishop Dixon says the current situation in the church is incredibly painful, but it may also be irreversible. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/Jane_Holmes_Dixon_02-25-07.mp3 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief with Former Senator Gary Hart about religion in presidential politics and spiritual activist Marisa Handler Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy speaks with Former Senator Gary Hart about religion in presidential politics and spiritual activist Marisa Handler. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_02-18-07.mp3 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief in New Orleans, with Marian Wright Edelman, journalist Bruce Nolan, and Dr. Iva Carruthers. Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy speaks with Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference director Dr. Iva Curruthers, Children's Defense Fund founder Marian Wright Edelman, and Times-Picayune religion reporter Bruce Nolan. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_02-11-07.mp3 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Methodists Oppose Building Bush Library at SMU Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy explores the controversy surrounding where to house the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Institute. Southern Methodist University is the leading candidate to host the facility, but many Methodists do not want the president's name associated with their university and religion. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_02-04-07.mp3 Sun, 4 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation The Religious Right Goes Global with Rev. Jennifer Butler on the Religious Right's Activism at the U.N. Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy talks to Jennifer Butler, executive director of Religion in Public Life, about the globalization of the Christian Right. Also on the show, Rev. Paul Sherry of the Let Justice Roll Living Wage Campaign on the raising of the minimum wage. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_01-28-07.mp3 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Chris Hedges on "American Fascists"; Paul Waldman of Media Matters discusses the evangelical reaction to Barack Obama and John McCain; the new State of Belief Game Show, "Choose the News" Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy talks to "American Fascists" author Chris Hedges about the threat of Dominionism. Paul Waldman from Media Matters for America talks to Welton about the evangelical reaction to Barack Obama and John McCain. And we introduce the new State of Belief game show, "Choose the News." http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_01-21-07.mp3 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief Celebrates One-Year Anniversary and Senator Patrick Leahy Outlines Agenda for Judiciary Committee Reverend Welton Gaddy celebrates the show's one-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, Rev. Gaddy is joined by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. In his second appearance on the show, Leahy outlines his agenda for the committee. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_01-14-07.mp3 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Senate Chaplain: No Separation of God and State Reverend Welton Gaddy interviews Reverend Barry Black, the chaplain of the United States Senate, who believes Christian Senators Must Please Christ. Also on the show: Dr. Bruce Prescott, author of the blog Mainstreet Baptist; and Albert Menedez, director of research with Americans for Religious Liberty. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_01-07-07.mp3 Sun, 7 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Senate Chaplain: No Separation of God and State Reverend Welton Gaddy interviews Reverend Barry Black, the chaplain of the United States Senate, who believes Christian Senators Must Please Christ. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/Full_Chaplain_Black_Interview.mp3 Sun, 7 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Special New Years Eve Rabbi Irwin, author of the book Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life; Dr. Obrey Hendricks, author of the book The Politics of Jesus. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_12-31-06.mp3 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation An Interfaith Look at the Holiday Season Reverend Welton Gaddy examines how the holiday season is observed by many faiths in America. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_12-24-06.mp3 Sun, 24 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Evangelical Recruiting Video Violates Constitution. Watchdog Group Says Video Will Help Terrorism. Reverend Welton Gaddy examines the controversy over a promotional video for an evangelical Christian group filmed inside the Pentagon. Also on the show: Dr. William Shulman, president of The Association of Holocaust Organizations, discussing the Holocaust denial conference in Iran; Jay Bakker, son of evangelist Jim Bakker and star of the new documentary series "One Punk under God;" and Sally Turner, religion reporter for The Independent in London, discussing the popularity of the Church of the Jedi Order in the U.K. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_12-17-06.mp3 Sun, 17 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation "On Faith" Promotes Interfaith Dialogue State of Belief Welcomes Jon Meacham and Sally Quinn Reverend Welton Gaddy speaks with Newsweek editor Jon Meacham and Washington Post reporter Sally Quinn, the co-creators of "On Faith," a new Washington Post/Newsweek project on religion. "On Faith" is an online forum providing a place for spirited discussion about religion. Also on the show: Reverend Barry Lynn, president of Americans United for Separation of Church and State on the Supreme Court's decision to rule on the constitutionality of the president's Faith-Based and Community Initiatives program. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_12-10-06.mp3 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Why Did Joel Hunter Quit the Christian Coalition? Pastor Hunter Tells State of Belief Evangelical Leaders Need to Expand Their Focus Reverend Welton Gaddy asks Pastor Joel Hunter why he is leaving the Christian Coalition before even taking office. Reverend Hunter tells Welton that the evangelical Christian community is "without leadership." Also on the show: David Kuo, former deputy director of the White House Office for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives; and Stanford University Biology Professor, Dr. Joan Roughgarden. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_12-03-06.mp3 Sun, 3 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Best of State of Belief Reverend Welton Gaddy takes a special look at some of the most memorable moments on "State of Belief" in 2006. Re-visit, re-discover, and re-emphasize the committment to religion and radio done differently. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_11-26-06.mp3 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation State of Belief Tackles New Hunger Report Plus, Is Non-Violence a Sound Response to Terrorism? Reverend Welton Gaddy debunks the latest Department of Agriculture hunger report. Also, Welton asks whether non-violence is still an option in an age of terrorism. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_11-19-06.mp3 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation The Role of Religion in the Midterm Election Plus, Jesus Camp is Being Closed Reverend Welton Gaddy recaps the mid-term elections and examines how religion influenced the results. Also, Welton speaks with the pastor featured in the film, "Jesus Camp" about her decision to close the camp. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_11-12-06.mp3 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Count Down Top Ten Abuses of Religion in Politics Plus George Clooney Honored at Walter Cronkite Event He's an Oscar winner, he's an activist, and now he's an Interfaith Alliance honoree. George Clooney is the recipient of the 9th Annual Walter Cronkite Faith and Freedom Award. We'll hear from Mr. Clooney as well as the award's namesake. Let's hope we don't get sued by David Letterman, but we're presenting our first Top Ten List on the show. We're counting down the ten biggest abuses of religion on the campaign trail. Jeff Sharlet, editor of The Revealer.org, helps us keep a running tally. And, "values voters" - Will they help detertermine the election this Tuesday? Maybe, if we can even figure out who they are anymore. National Journal's Lisa Caruso tells us why it's hard to pin them down. Plus, we wish a Happy 90th Birthday to a very special friend. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_11-05-06.mp3 Sun, 5 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Faith for Sale: David Kuo, author of Tempting Faith Explains Danger of Mixing Politics and Religion Reverend Welton Gaddy talks to David Kuo, the former second-in-command at the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Kuo has written a new book, Tempting Faith, which claims the Bush Administration bought the religious vote with promises of money for religious charities and then never came through. Plus, Welton examines the latest abuse of religion on the campaign trail. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_10-29-06.mp3 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right The Interfaith Alliance Foundation Activist Claims Conservatives Not in Charge of GOP State of Belief Performs an Election Year Reality Check Reverend Welton Gaddy speaks with longtime conservative strategist Richard Viguerie, who claims that conservatives need to wage "a battle royale" to win control of the Republican Party. Viguerie's interview is part of an Election Year reality check, in which Welton challenges some of the big assumptions of the campaign season. Plus, Welton talks to an up-and-coming political blogger. http://69.89.31.209/~interfb4/stateofbelief/audiofiles/STATE_OF_BELIEF_10-22-06.mp3 Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST 37:49 news, politics, religion, diversity, government, religious liberty, separation of church and state, religious freedom, Religious Right