Many of the bands members listen to Bad Religion and so yes they are influenced by Bad Religion. One could even go as far to say that their music is similar in some aspects.
I think Brandon Barnes is Jewish, the only Jewish member of Rise Against.
From what I have heard, two are Christians, one is Jewish, and another is agnostic. As odd as this sounds, it very well might be true. I say this because their music does not focus on religion, but on other issues such as animal cruelty and such.
Rise Against was created in 1999.
Rise Against is a band from Chicago, IL.
Rise Against was officially formed in 1999.
the climate and geography influenced the rise of India's first civilization.
The song "Rise Against" was done by P.O.D.
The lead singer of Rise Against is Tim McIlrath.
Rise against are from Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Rise Against tries very hard to be "Punk"
Bands such as: Smoking Popes, Anti-Flag, Bad Brains, and also some influences from thrash metal (coming from band member Zach Blaire)
Rise Against has been compared to The Offspring, Sum 41 and blink-182. None of these bands sound too much like Rise Against because Rise Against is very unique.