Today's Conversation

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John Inazu | Building Bridges in a Pluralistic Society

January 15, 2025

It’s one thing to negotiate differences when you share a common moral framework. But how do you move forward with people who hold a completely different vision of the good life? John Inazu joins Today’s Conversation to discuss building bridges in a democracy, the role of the people of God in a pluralistic society, and the importance of empathy and forgiveness.


In this episode, NAE President Walter Kim and John Inazu, a constitutional lawyer and professor of law and religion at Washington University, offer insights into building meaningful connections with others in pursuit of the common good, including:

  • How to model engagement rooted in hope;
  • The translation work needed to find common ground;
  • How the theological understanding of forgiveness shapes our interactions; and
  • Why it requires faith to both engage and to disengage.



Show notes: https://www.nae.org/jinazupodcast