Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
The thoughts on the precursor conditions for genocide really caught my attention, especially how those seemingly unrelated forms of dehumanizing add up. It inspired me to include a few of issues of dehumanizing in a workshop I am facilitating on unconscious bias. Time...
Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
One of the advice tips made by Robert in being a Re-Humanizer was “actually get to know someone on the other side, be in relationship with them”. This struck me as VERY Franciscan, and that doesn’t make it easier necessarily, but it does make it an...
Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
