In a religionless world, people of different faiths must band together

There is an opportunity for religious people in the United States who face the displeasure of the mainstream: If we keep to ourselves and do not engage with the secular culture—or with other religious groups—then we miss the chance to have these conversations about religion in a religionless world. When we allow the narrative to run as it pleases, we risk the conversation being extinguished altogether as groups remain close only to those who agree with them. More consequently, we make room for additional religious and minority groups to be excluded in the future.

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This is not a conversation unique to the internet-driven 21st century, nor is it unique to Bonhoeffer’s era of dictatorship and genocide. It will arise again and again.

Throughout history, those who believed in a higher power faced disapproval. It is expected, but it should still be watched and monitored carefully. Even when a certain level of mistreatment doesn’t apply to us directly, we should speak out against it in defense of those who maintain cherished belief systems different from our own.

People of faith will always be sidelined. That is part of the promise, but we can look to one another to figure out the best ways to engage in a secular world.

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