“Out of many, one.”
Affirming that American democracy depends on the vibrancy of civil life, and that civic life has historically been informed by religious communities, it would be self-evident that we make room for all religious communities. Eboo Patel offers these guidelines:
Guard against religious preference and establishment and continue the American ideal of free exercise for all faith communities.
Develop a national narrative that is inclusive of our new social reality of high levels of religious diversity.
Reduce prejudice and openly welcome the myriad contributions of multiple communities: civic, professional, cultural, and so on.
Facilitate positive relationships between diverse religious communities, guarding against conflict and strengthening social cohesion.
Encourage particular religious communities to harmonize that distinctive traditions with national ideals such as civic participation and pluralism.
