In order to close the perception gap, we have to talk with the people in our lives, and not talk at them. We should start with the people that we share physical proximity and connection with, and work our way outwards from there, and let those around us shape our perception of our world more than random strangers on the Internet that we will never meet. By starting with what you value, you can build connection points with others for discussing politics and policy, and even if you do not share a particular value with someone else, there are likely related values that we can still find agreement on. The church has a unique opportunity to close the perception because the Gospel of Jesus Christ calls people from every tribe, nation, language, and tongue and unites them together under his leadership to be his ambassadors on earth. One of the most practical ways the church can serve the world is to be places where people with differences and disagreements can come together to worship Jesus as Lord.