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Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network is a collective Franciscan voice seeking to transform United States public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty, and human rights.
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Week 1. Jeremiah
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...
Week 1.Theresa
I was struck by the notion (and empiric evidence) that offensive violence is unusual and violates social norms, but defensive violence is commonly...
Week 1.Michael
The thoughts on the precursor conditions for genocide really caught my attention, especially how those seemingly unrelated forms of dehumanizing add...
Week 1. Nora
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”.
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.
Week 1. Hank
Michele and Openers, Presenters and Closers.
Thank you for your efforts and focus in bringing this subject to us.
Week 1. Maryellen
This is a general reflection I would like to offer.
Week 1. Valerie
I think I am pretty good about not using dehumanizing speech, but I have been sobered
Week 1. Rosemarie
The contemplative moment is just taking time to connect with your deeper self and…
