Are we really so divided? I'm not so sure

There is a popular and strongly held belief running through American society these days that we are a nation divided, a people torn asunder.

To a certain degree it’s certainly true. I have lamented that condition in this very space numerous times that we are a nation of grievance and retaliation. And when you look at national politics, that notion certainly rings true, especially during a presidential election year.

I have entered into plenty of wailing and gnashing of teeth regarding our nation’s internal conflicts, and I was in despair about how we are apparently being driven even further ap...