Press Release: Interfaith Alliance Debuts Radio Show on Religion and Politics

January 11, 2006

Source: The Interfaith Alliance

http://shows.airamericaradio.com/stateofbelief/commentary

On January 11, 2006 an Interfaith Alliance Press Release stated: "The Interfaith Alliance Foundation is excited to announce the debut of a new weekly radio show on religion and politics, hosted by [Rev. C. Welton Gaddy, president of the Interfaith Alliance]. State of Belief will debut on Air America Radio this Sunday, January 15, from 5 to 6 PM EST.

As a vital addition to the voice and reach of The Interfaith Alliance, State of Belief focuses on the positive and healing role that religion can play in America. State of Belief explains and explores that role by illustrating the vast diversity of beliefs in America, while exposing and critiquing both the political manipulation of religion, and the religious manipulation of government.

Through interviews with newsmakers and celebrities and field reports from around the country, State of Belief explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism... This weekend's show will feature America's esteemed journalist, Walter Cronkite... [as well as] Diana Eck of the Pluralism Project (Harvard University), offering commentary of the importance of recognizing and respecting America's great religious diversity."