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Across the US, the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become widespread and institutionalized on university campuses and across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The rise of DEI as a set of ideals and institutional practices both reveals and has contributed to significant division and polarization in the country. Many Americans energetically support DEI efforts; others vehemently oppose them. Despite the apparent impasse, many commitments are held in common. In the conference, we will attempt to articulate these common commitments and broaden them by drawing upon theological tools and resources, especially from the Christian tradition. Our aim is not to argue for a Christian or theological worldview, but to show how religious traditions might take us beyond the impasse on DEI.