Toxic polarization is dividing the conservative evangelical church and others and taking its toll on pastors. There are some evangelical Christian conservatives who are receptive to conspiracies and misinformation and have expressed their anger through confrontation both in and outside the church. However there are also congregation members who are distressed about divisions within the church and beyond. Citizen Data reports 64% of...
This is an all-hands-on deck moment that calls for collaborations with organizations working to deepen ties among communities of varied faiths, increase civility and respect for one another and engage in efforts that strengthen civil society and our democratic republic. Our partners will include organizations working across faith communities, theological seminaries and educational institutions, leadership associations, houses of worship,...
We live in an America divided by faith, class, geography, education, culture, political views and race. Many hold stereotyped and exaggerated opinions of their ideological and political opposites. Fifty percent of each political party view members of the ‘other’ party not as opponents, but as ‘the enemy’ and a troubling number of Americans condone the use of violence in the political arena. While not all Americans hold these views,...
