Live in Harmony With One Another? Implications of Incorporating Religion Into Diversity‐Related Policy Decisions

ABSTRACT With the 2025 US Presidential inauguration came many changes to and elimination of policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Yet at the same time, the Trump administration established a task force to eradicate anti‐Christian bias. These decisions raise several questions about which groups are and are not included in DEI initiatives, as well as what both politicians and the public perceive DEI to be. In the present commentary, we argue that religion is a fundamental aspect of American diversity. Therefore, studying religion and creating space within relevant policies for all religions is critical for increasing religious representation in scientific fields and combating bias against religious minorities. Doing so is also important for bolstering trust and engagement in science among religious populations, as well as broadening public conceptions of DEI and affected groups.