Mar 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
I am a stutterer.
Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
The day before the presentation on the FAN the celebrant at Mass talked about the impact of words on society and us as individuals. Then I participated in the Presentation on Monday evening. It underscored what I had heard the day before and reminded me, once again,...
Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
What are my initial thoughts about the connection between speech that demonizes others and potential violence as well as polarization? I have experienced the way that how some communicate with others, can diminish the person. I was told that the language of demonizing...
Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
I was struck by the importance of responding/reacting to divisive conversation with questions to clarify the speakers meaning. This seems a respectful and open method of listening and responding from a place other than anger and division. I want to be brave enough to...
Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hi friends, Some of you were interested in hearing more from speaker Rachel Kleinfeld about prospects for political violence, including in the US. Consider signing up for her next event on March 10:...
Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
The call definitely made me realize how casually we use words and how damaging they can be. Fasting from demeaning and dismissive words will be part of my Lenten journey.
