Activating love is the heartbeat of Fetzer’s democracy work. We support efforts that focus on the cultural aspects of democracy—that expand the idea of “we” the people, build mutual respect and relationships across difference, and help people get skilled at power sharing—to strengthen our country’s social fabric.
For some, “love can heal our divisions” may sound sentimental, but at Fetzer we believe it is the most strategic and radical solution to our country’s problems.
This work takes courage and sacrifice, and it takes time. Despite these challenges, citizens and students are reaching across divides. Religious leaders and faith communities are digging deeper. Funders across the political spectrum are joining in an alliance of love to support our fragile democratic system.
Through unlikely collaborations, we are bridging divides. Together, we are fostering pluralism, liberty, and unity, all toward a new birth of democracy supported by our many faith-based and spiritual lenses of love.
Healing the heart of US democracy
New Pluralists is a funder collaborative mobilizing support for a politically vibrant, multi-racial, multi-faith democracy. They are dedicated to distributing $100m over 10 years to positively shape the way we see each other and ourselves.
Braver Angels is a citizens’ organization uniting blue and red Americans. 10,000+ strong, its members are a working alliance to depolarize America.
The & Campaign is a movement working to uplift a Gospel-centered worldview that results in better representation, more just and compassionate policies, and a healthier political culture.
Courageous Pluralism is a project answering college students’ growing interest in conversations across difference. Paired with campuses of different ideologies, students work to honor free expression, religious liberty, social cohesion, and to bridge deep divides.
One America Movement is a nationwide project providing programs for faith communities to understand the science of polarization, place the identity of people of faith above politics, and counter misinformation and division within and beyond faith communities.
Faith In/And Democracy is a learning initiative adding to the body of knowledge that inspires investment and promotes engagement at the intersection of faith and democracy.
