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Defending Religious Freedom and Human Dignity, Beyond Partisan Lines
This past year, 25 Religious Freedom Alliances across the country hosted impactful events, strengthening a growing national movement that now includes 34 active alliances nationwide—and counting. As a nonpartisan organization, RFAC is committed to peacefully and proactively safeguarding religious freedom and human dignity for all people in the United States.
Highlights from events hosted by Religious Freedom Alliances
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead​​
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The work you do within your own community is where your efforts will matter most.
The Case for Promoting Religious Freedom for All
Research from the Wheatley Institute shows that religious practice is strongly associated with marital happiness and stability, greater social cohesion, lower crime, and higher levels of civic engagement and peacemaking. Other benefits include:
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Links to better physical and mental health and longer life expectancy
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Fosters key virtues such as gratitude, forgiveness, compassion, and generosity
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Contributes to greater human flourishing and stronger, more connected communities
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Generates significant economic impact, with religious institutions contributing over $1.2 trillion annually to the U.S. economy
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Closely tied to broader social stability and economic well-being through the protection of religious freedom
Is there a Religious Freedom event in your area this month?
"For me, it's about the opportunities to be able to be part of creating those spaces and places where people truly can bring who they are, and feel safe to be able to practice and promote their religious identity in a way that can be beneficial to all."
Sumereen Ahmad,
Director of North America Interfaith Lead
