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.
Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
I really appreciated the various approaches of the presenters and the thoughtfulness of the messages shared. I had not thought I’d be- humanizing in this manner. I appreciated the turning toward relationships, cut the gossip, and turn toward mindfulness and...
Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
It was an excellent presentation and gave me pause to reflect on my own words that I use when I am so angry at some of the blatant disregards for the rights of all.
Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
I totally agree with living the acronym THINK, however it seems overly optimistic and unrealistic to have civil discourse when one or both sides are so defended into being right unless there are strong leaders to insist and are willing and skilled to process and...
Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
I was struck by the notion (and empiric evidence) that offensive violence is unusual and violates social norms, but defensive violence is commonly seen and practiced as justified. For me, that put ugly racist portrayals in a whole new light. When people stoke fear...
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...
