We’re in a moment of polarization. We’re struggling to see each other, to hear one another, to understand different perspectives.

A 2024 Gallup poll found that 80% of adults believe we are greatly divided on our most important values. A more recent New York Times poll found that most voters don’t believe those divisions can be overcome.

There are fewer and fewer people who have faith in one another, who believe that our democracy can last, and who think we can solve problems across difference. But those who work in interfaith dialogue think there's still a chance for communication to bridge the divide.

The Metro’s Sam Corey spoke with a few of them to understand the promise, and limitations of that work.