The sound of gunfire has become America’s background noise, shattering lives in classrooms, workplaces, nightclubs, neighborhoods—and now, again, a sacred gathering place. America has tolerated a toxic mix of racial hatred, political extremism and a gun culture that borders on idolatry. Whether in a sanctuary, synagogue, mosque, temple, classroom or concert hall, the public square must not be surrendered. Michigan is only the latest reminder that violence in sacred spaces is not someone else’s problem. And until we choose both humanity over hatred and civility over reckless words, none of us are truly safe.