In a thought-provoking piece, seasoned journalist Rosie DiManno delves into the polarizing topics of piety and identity politics. While piety, or extreme religious devotion, sends chills down her spine, it is the contentious issue of identity politics that really gets her blood boiling. DiManno challenges readers to consider the impact of these two societal forces on our collective consciousness. She argues that while piety can be seen as a form of moral righteousness, it can also lead to narrow-mindedness and intolerance. On the other hand, identity politics, with its focus on group identities and inequalities, has the power to both…