PHOTO VIA GW LAW Over the past few weeks, the Bridge the Divide community has focused on the role of religion in modern society through multiple lenses. In this room for debate, ambassadors weigh in on what they think the relationship between religion and state should be. Question: To What Extent Should Religion Influence the State? Secularism Should not Conflict with Freedom: written by Lucy Arundell, Australia As the West becomes increasingly secular, discussions around the

IMAGE VIA REUTERS Over the past few weeks, Bridge the Divide has turned its focus on religious divides that exist globally. In the BTD: Converge conference we ran a panel discussing different ways people are divided both between different religious groups and between religious and secular groups. As part of an ongoing attempt to increase interfaith dialogue and understanding a group of ambassadors have joined to share their thoughts and experiences regarding religion. Christi

I have a few questions. I witness death, disease, desensitization, destruction and an abhorrent lack of empathy among the people of this planet. 'What makes one man unavoidably the enemy of another?' I have a few questions. I see the beauty of architecture in the mosques, synagogues, churches and temples and I smile to myself at the amalgamation of human intellect with nature. Then I see blood flowing from the eyes of the mountain as a church crossed paths with a mosque. 'Was

The quadrennial presidential election is a great opportunity to educate young citizens about America’s electoral process, the government, and the responsibilities of citizenship. For many in-school children and teens, the results of this process is often greater understanding of the country and the constitution, or better critical thinking skills regarding politics. This year, however, the message received is different. What made this year’s election stand out is the focused