Certain religious groups stand out rather conspicuously: Devout muslims, Hasidic Jews, and the Amish, to name a few. But what can we say about most modern Christians in North America? In the past, cultural engagement was possible, but those opportunities are shrinking rapidly in the face of increasing hostility. What do we do when being seen as a social pariah is inevitable? How do we learn to embrace our distinctiveness while maintaining our hospitableness?
