“America still sees itself as essential and as destiny’s instrument. And each splinter group within our culture – left, right, conservative, liberal, religious, secular – sees itself as morally, even “theologically,” superior to its rivals. It is not just about politics. It is about being better than one’s evil opponent. We don’t just disagree, we demonize the “other.” And we don’t compromise.”

“America still sees itself as essential and as destiny’s instrument. And each splinter group within our culture – left, right, conservative, liberal, religious, secular – sees itself as morally, even “theologically,” superior to its rivals. It is not just about politics. It is about being better than one’s evil opponent. We don’t just disagree, we demonize the “other.” And we don’t compromise.”

— Frank Schaeffer