The Thinkable and the Awful: Philosophical Groundwork for a Polarized Society

As Theology Without Walls scholars, we are, at least to some extent, experts in dealing with diversity: How do we transcend our own belief system, to get at thoughts and inspiration which are acceptable to people with other belief system. In my view, in this age of polarization, this expertise comes with a responsibility: can we formulate a vision for society that transcends various religions, but also, that transcends various political views. In this paper, I will present a vision on society which transcends both religions and political systems of thought, and which is grounded on a theology and philosophy of diversity.