The truth is, there are way too many successes to fit into this column. So please know that the selection below is a mere sampling of what we have to celebrate.

When we asked which church-state issues voters found most compelling, the answer was clear: Americans are concerned about 'religious freedom' being used as a license to discriminate both in employment and concerning health care access. This issue has been in the news a lot lately, so maybe it’s not surprising it topped the list.

As the Pew report makes clear, our country is changing. When it comes to religion, we’re more diverse than ever. While far-right fundamentalists who are convinced that only their narrow version of faith is 'true' may tremble at this news, the rest of us should celebrate it.