Learning to Disagree - Zealots at the Gate | Episode 27

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Published 2024-07-09

Our many differences in religion and politics are not problems to be solved. In this episode we interview John Inazu, the author of a new book titled Learning to Disagree. A professor of religion and law at Washington University in St. Louis, Inazu shares the critical lessons he’s learned about deep disagreement.

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LINKS
John Inazu’s books on disagreement and pluralism:

Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect
bookshop.org/a/65404/9780310368014

Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving through Deep Difference
bookshop.org/a/65404/9780226592435

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Episode page: comment.org/podcasts/learning-to-disagree/
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All Comments (2)

@christiekilby138 14 days ago

I love what you are doing with this podcast series, Shadi and Matt! In this episode, you mention that in your personal relationship as friends, somehow your deep differences have actually made you closer. I would love to hear more. Is it the deep differences themselves that are the magic here, or your mutual postures of openness, curiosity, and acceptance in spite of these differences? There is such a safety and gratitude that I feel when someone I disagree with extends that kind of posture toward me. It's an act of hospitality, but also protection. Somehow I feel safer knowing that my neighbor is not going to let an opinion threaten our human connection. I would love to hear your thoughts...