Religious literacy is important for all Americans, and it requires being willing to step out of one's comfort zone to really get to know belief systems that may be very different from one's own. But, more than just developing an familiarity with and understanding of different religious beliefs and practices, true religious literacy also requires an understanding of religious experiences. Interfaith work can help fill this gap, and bring people closer together. Read more (Vox) ...
The Importance of Diverse Viewpoints
In a recent talk at Harvard University, Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law Cass R. Sunstein argued that lack of ideological diversity can lead to more extreme views. That is, the more people discuss ideas and topics only with people who agree with them, the more polarized those ideas tend to become. Although Sunstein's presentation focused on issues of law, the idea that diverse viewpoints can soften hard-line stances and positions can be easily extrapolated into other areas, and makes a good ...
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