POLARIZATION-some say it is the new normal, but is there a silver lining in countering this whole notion by learning how to better embrace a wider range of friendships with people who do not believe the way we do? With belief differences on display, every day with politics and media, in a culture that feels more divided than ever, I submit that is far more significant than brushing up on a few civility lessons. What we really need is to define the skills for befriending those on the other side of our beliefs, whether the other street, aisle, fence, or faith.
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