Today in the US and globally, we continue to stand divided by race, religion, and politics. At the same time, the reality that we are all interconnected, if not interdependent, is obvious. How can we rectify this paradox? Is there something sacred in all peoples that can unite us? We’ll explore one possibility through the transformative and evolutionary changes in defining God. David Barry is a professor of sociology at UWSP. David, his wife Deanne, and their three kids (Felix, Eleanor, and Atticus) moved to Wisconsin from Michigan four years ago. They enjoy backpacking, traveling, and good coffee.