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While Chris Stedman \u201908 was studying religion at Augsburg, he avoided engaging in any conversations about the subject of his beliefs, God, or religion. So how did a student who wouldn\u2019t talk about religion manage to graduate, go on to get a master\u2019s degree in religion, and become a prominent and respected voice in interfaith dialogue? He stopped talking about religion and started talking about values.<\/p>\n