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Sacred Spaces

Dignity and Grace Across Differences

Healthy Conflict for Real Solutions

We find inspiration from every major faith tradition’s emphasis on our common humanity. These teachings and principles offer a pathway towards dignity and respect during polarized times.

Join elected leaders, faith leaders and community members for conversations in sacred spaces that foster respect and understanding across differences.

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Want to Disagree Better?

From workshops and actions you can take, these opportunities and resources will help you act with impact and disagree with respect, grace, confidence and understanding.

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How Do I Disagree Better

Practical tools to disagree without contempt. Build dialogue skills that bridge divides and find common ground in difficult conversations.

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Make the CommonSense Commitment

Become a part of a community championing a brighter, more sensible, and united political future.
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Braver Angels Workshops

Come participate in a workshop to build your skills and engage with those whom you disagree with using the Braver Angels Way.
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Disagree Better Parenting Toolkit

Parenting toolkit and tips for learning to disagree better
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Polarization Detox Challenge

A 30 day skill-building bootcamp to break the blame cycle and turn constructive conflict into sustainable solutions.

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Faith Over Division from One America

We work with groups across the religious and political spectrum and bring them together to tackle problems that matter.

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The Dignity Index

A tool to assess how language is used on an 8-point scale from dignity to contempt.

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    Toward a Better Politics: An Evening with Governors Cox & Shapiro

    December 9, 2025
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    Washington National Cathedral
    Moderated by Savannah Guthrie, Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discussed the rising threat of political violence and the responsibilities of leadership in divided times. Cathedral Dean Randy Hollerith also led a panel featuring Heather Gerken, Yuval Levin, and Melody Barnes on democracy, faith, and civic life.
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    The Sacred Spaces Approach

    #1

    Gather in Faith Communities

    We gather for events and conversations in houses of worship, creating an atmosphere of reverence and openness that encourages authentic dialogue.

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    Engage Diverse Perspectives

    Leaders from different political and religious backgrounds model respectful disagreement, demonstrating that unity does not require uniformity. Unity doesn’t mean thinking alike, unity means acting together.

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    Explore Shared Values

    You are encouraged to explore the spiritual and moral values that inform your life and perspectives. And as you listen for understanding about what informs the perspectives of others, notice places of shared values.

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    Build Community Connections

    You can use the tools and practices highlighted here to encourage constructive relationships within communities and congregations.

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