Week 1. Joan

It was eye opening for me to realize my own tendency to demonize viewpoints opposed to mine in this polarized political US environment. I have let emotion and my conviction that I am right blind me to the truth that we are all God’s children worthy of respect. I...

Week 1. Hank

Michele and Openers, Presenters and Closers. Thank you for your efforts and focus in bringing this subject to us. My comments may be more ‘aggressive’ because of my age, life experiences and approach to individual responsibility. I was an Infantry officer...

Week 1. Maryellen

This is a general reflection I would like to offer. There are many Zooms, Lectures etc. that have been given. In my experience, this has been one of the finest program program where there is a presentation ,followed by an invitation to participants to share their...

Week 1. Valerie

I think I am pretty good about not using dehumanizing speech, but I have been sobered by realizing how I find myself thinking about another in a dehumanizing way, especially those I oppose politically. I am committing myself, especially during Lent, to increased...

Week 1. Steve

The speakers were excellent and gave me a lot to discern in my journey. Rachel reaffirmed my thoughts concerning our present conditions in the US it was really difficult to hear. Thanks again for a great panel. I’ll be viewing it again! Steve Rafferty ofs