It seems that nowadays we focus on people's differences more than on how much we have in common with one another. At a time when we should be standing tall and uniting as a nation, we can't seem to get past what sets us apart, even though we're all Americans.  One of every ten Americans was born in another country, but that doesn't mean they don't love America.

Race, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities are major categories in which people classify themselves as 'the same' or 'different' as one another.  Another major one is religion.  Some people have strong faith and others have none.  Some people believe in ideas rather than an organized church, and others have rituals they practice every day.  In America, there is a mixture of almost every faith that is out there.  And as with any issue it makes sense that not everyone is going to agree with everyone else all of the time.

Some religions' beliefs completely go against other religions'.  But, as with any topic, everyone is entitled to their own beliefs and opinions, even if they're not the same as your own.  While you may disagree with the basics of the religion that does not mean that your religion is better or correct.  It simply is different, and holds special value to you.

It is important now more than ever that we show religious tolerance to each other – to those who do and those who do not share the same faith as you do.  Everyone's faith is equally legitimate.  The basic point of almost all religions is to be a good person. Discriminating against others based on their religion goes against that moral.