Profiles in Pluralism

Editor’s Note

Jonathan Tepperman

Understanding the other

Pearce Godwin

Persistent misperceptions are what keep Americans divided. It’s time we get to know one another

The right way to think about diversity

Nicole Bibbins Sedaca

Competition and balance among different groups are what make America strong

Pluralism isn’t purple

Chris Walsh

The power of agreeing to disagree

Interview Finding God in one another

William McKenzie

Pastor Bob Roberts and Imam Mohamed Magid on how true faith requires us to engage with difference

Unity in the trenches

Jason Galui, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.)

The world’s most pluralistic society is protected by its most diverse organization: the U.S. military

Building bridges in the Divided States of America

Lawrence E. Adjah

How familial connections can combat polarization

Sparring for success

Anne Wicks

American-style diversity is messy, sometimes bruising – and essential to leadership and good governance

Interview Pluralism in the pew

William McKenzie

Mark Oppenheimer on how people can disagree about faith – and most other things – but still get along

Connecting on campus

Eboo Patel

U.S. universities are the ideal place to teach Americans how to cooperate

The secret of sacred spaces

Knox Thames

The mixed history of religious site reminds us that pluralism is always possible