what is the most important aspect of the interaction between belivers and non believers

[cbayer]

66. Well, that's an interesting point.

And I think that is exactly what happens all over this site. Religious and non-religious people find common ground and never mention religion.

That happens IRL as well.

But, a counterpoint, if I might.

When wedge issues within the democratic party or liberal/progressive people is identified, could there not be some benefit in discussing that wedge issue and working to reduce it's impact or prevent others from driving it even deeper.

In certain parts of the OWS movement, religious and non-religious people worked closely together. There were sometimes conflicts that arose out of the issue of whether religion belonged there at all.

At least in the situations I am aware of, there was benefit in putting those issues on the table, hammering them out, recognizing the common ground and working together.

I'd be concerned that ignoring a large wedge issue is not a productive way to proceed, but I do see your point.