Depolarizing Ourselves for Faith Communities
Recognizing God within those with whom we disagree
Faith communities are a cornerstone of our country. Together, we can work to depolarize ourselves and love our neighbors.
For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect—not agreement—is the key to a healthy discussion. This workshop addresses how we may be inadvertently complicit in, or possibly even encourage, polarization. Â
Braver Angels is a civic organization that develops educational tools to build bridges between people divided over politics. We also partner with religious groups who use our tools in the context of their own religious traditions.
What is the Depolarizing Ourselves for Faith Communities?
- A 90-minute in-person group session exploring why we as individuals are polarized and how to address it for two different faith traditions: Christian (Catholic and Protestant) and Jewish, with more faith traditions in development
- Led by any Braver Angels member who completes the 2 to 4 hour self-training
- Presented to a faith community or congregation
How do you get started?
- First, fill out the form below to see if you are qualified to enroll as a Depolarizing Ourselves (D.O.) Facilitator. Note: you do not need to go through this process if you are already a Braver Angels Moderator.
- Once self-training is complete, the D.O. Facilitator runs the workshop.
- After the workshop, the facilitator functions as a relationship builder for the faith organization, helping that community gain depolarization expertise.
