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What Happens When Americans Give Up On God?

Zaid Jilani has some questions for Shadi.

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Shadi Hamid and Zaid Jilani
Apr 27, 2021
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What Happens When Americans Give Up On God?

Earlier this month, Shadi participated in a dialogue on Pairagraph, a platform that brings together pairs of individuals to debate a topic. We thought it might be of interest, as it addresses our preoccupations—religion, identity, and meaning. Shadi's sparring partner was the journalist and writer Zaid Jilani. Below is the entirety of their exchange, crossposted w…

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Zaid Jilani is a reporter who previously worked as a digital reporter for NewsNation. Before that, he was a staff reporter at a range of outlets, including The Intercept, AlterNet, and ThinkProgress. He is based in the Atlanta area.
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