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Religious studies' Deepak Sarma discusses faith and political division

Media | November 06, 2025 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Faith communities navigate political division in 2025: How religious leaders respond

cleveland.com: Deepak Sarma, inaugural Distinguished Scholar in the Public Humanities at the College of Arts and Sciences, said many self-described devout Christians “are turning a blind eye to people who are suffering from homelessness, poverty and hunger,” adding that some even claim “they deserve it.” He urged greater empathy and care for vulnerable people as a true reflection of faith.