Process of Polarization Polarize = to break up into opposing groups Polarization = concentration around opposing extremes

Community A Community B Dialogue Process of Polarization Extreme

Debate vis-a-vis Dialogue One-sided Both-sided Attack the other Listen to the other Air of superiority Between equals Mis-trust Mutual trust Rebut any criticism Accept criticism Win-loss Win-win

In dialogue . . . - We keep our religious identity - We respect others’ religious/cultural identity - We see truth with different lenses We say what we practice and practice what we say - We start with friendship/mutual respect

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