As I’m sure many can relate to, for me, last Tuesday’s election was not only exhausting but also deeply concerning as the already canyon-like divide in our country seemed to deepen.

It did not help that social media immediately became even more of a vicious battleground than it already was as people of all religious and political beliefs accused the perceived “other side” of hate, idiocy, and selfishness. Amidst this rising tension and disappointment that threatens to take a polarized nation and make it even more divided, we also have the opportunity to become more united and grow in our ability to build bridges across what seem to be insurmountable divides.

My name is Matthea Boon, and I am the current intern for Interfaith Atlanta!

Welcome to Interfaith Atlanta’s blog, a space dedicated to exploring the diverse religious beliefs and traditions that shape our Atlanta community. In this post, I introduce myself, describe how I got into interfaith work, and explain the goals of this blog moving forward.