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##  What is Pluralism? 

Pluralism is an ethic for living together in a diverse society: not mere tolerance or relativism, but the real encounter of commitments.



 

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### America's Many Religions 

 

This section explores 17 traditions through the lens of America. Read Diana Eck's essay, [Rivers of Faith](/rivers-of-faith "Rivers of Faith"), to learn more.



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### Landscape 

 

The religious landscape of America is changing. In the past fifty years, new immigrants have arrived from all over the world seeking political freedom and economic prosperity. They have come with their cultural and religious traditions, their Qur’ans and Bhagavad Gitas, their rituals, prayers, and forms of meditation, their songs, dances, and arts. They have put down roots in American soil and created community centers and sacred spaces.



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### Encounter 

 

A close look at the encounter of religious difference in America—including [Historical Perspectives](/historical-perspectives) and [Today's Challenges](/todays-challenges "Today's Challenges").



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### Interfaith 

 

A portrait of the emerging interfaith movement in the U.S. today, including organizations working to foster engagement across lines of difference and resources for dialogue and engagement.



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### The Case Initiative 

 

With the dilemmas and disputes of our multi-religious society as our primary texts, the Pluralism Project integrates the case method into teaching and learning about religion. How might this participant-centered, discussion-based pedagogy change the way we teach—and how students learn?



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### About the Pluralism Project 

 

For more than 30 years, the Pluralism Project has studied and documented the changing religious landscape of America. Learn more about our work and access some of our key resources.



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##  Spotlight 

Our new site is now more accessible and is reorganized: new features include an expanded [Interfaith ](https://pluralism.org/interfaith-infrastructure)section with a research report on [Religion and Interfaith Engagement at Harvard](/religion-and-interfaith-engagement-harvard-2025 "Religion and Interfaith Engagement at Harvard (2025)") and an updated list of [films](/other-film-and-video "Other Film & Video"). Many of the [case studies](/case-studies) are now available in their entirety. As part of our transition to an “evergreen” site, we no longer feature news and social media.