How Americans Can Disagree Without Becoming Enemies: Five Steps | Opinion
The article discusses the growing divide among Americans and suggests ways to bridge political differences. It emphasizes the importance of seeing each other as fellow citizens rather than enemies. The author proposes five steps to engage more thoughtfully and humanely in political discussions.
- ▪Many Americans are questioning the increasing political violence and division in society.
- ▪The author suggests that reducing individuals to political labels diminishes their complexity and humanity.
- ▪Listening and understanding differing perspectives can help reduce political dysfunction.
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...By Daniel Aaron CohenShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.In the wake of yet another act of political violence, many Americans are asking what went wrong. But beneath the headlines lies a quieter, more troubling question: When did we stop seeing each other as fellow citizens—and start seeing one another as enemies?As a pastor and psychotherapist, I’ve been blessed to meet many beautiful souls—people with deeply held political beliefs who struggle to see that those on the other side, with equally passionate convictions, are beautiful too.Looking at America today makes me, at times, want to cry.
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