Fighting back against religious hate and bigotry
Keenan Crow, Director of Policy and Advocacy, One Iowa
Connie Ryan, Executive Director, Interfaith Alliance of Iowa
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AUGUST 16, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
** virtual event **
Interfaith Alliance of Iowa has created the All Are Welcome in Iowa project to push back on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) passed by Republicans in the Iowa Legislature and signed by Governor Kim Reynolds. RFRA creates religious exemptions for some Iowans to skirt the law as a means to discriminate against other Iowans – using religious freedom a justification.
The All Are Welcome in Iowa project is a collaborative effort of many organizations and houses of worship to educate Iowans about the passage and potential impact of Iowa’s RFRA law, empower Iowans – including local elected officials -- to reject its implicit and explicit messages of bigotry and hate that harm marginalized communities, and amplify a new message that all are welcome in Iowa.
Join us at Crossroads to learn more about the RFRA law, the All Are Welcome in Iowa project, and how you can take action in your community to fight back against hate and bigotry.
You may make your reservation to attend virtually by clicking on the "Register Now" button. This online presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.
If you have any issues registering, please email info@interfaithallianceiowa.org or call 515.279.8715.
Crossroads is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Des Moines. It's an opportunity to learn, to participate in civil dialogue, and to discuss issues at the crossroads of religion and politics.