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Why Tribalism Is The Real Problem In Our Country

Our world is more divided today than ever before. We’re bogged down by the never-ending debates between atheists and Christians, Republicans and Democrats, men and women. In reality, we all really want the same thing: To be on the right side of history, to be playing for the good, virtuous team. But what if we’re all in the wrong?

By Mia C. Gonzalez3 min read
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A few years ago, I got into a heated discussion with a friend about our country’s political climate. Completely assured of the moral high-ground my beliefs at the time held, I confidently (read: rudely) told her that people like her, who refused to pledge her allegiance to either of the two major political parties, were the problem with our society.