How does faith intersect with social justice? What is the role of churches, synogogues, mosques, and other religious organizations in times of crisis? To what extent has religion become politicized? As more people identify as secular, are we increasing the degree to which we channel our moral convictions into politics? And if so, are our politics better or worse for that?

Especially in the United States, religion and progressive politics often seem at odds with each other. When we talk about religion in politics, it’s often in the terms of the "religious right," or "Christian conservatives." But churches and other faith communities have at times been anchors for social justice, too, using the faith space as a springboard for activism. Should religious communities be “neutral,” or is there an obligation to take a stand on issues of injustice ...