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Listening and Reconciliation

September 18, 2020 / by John Hessell
It is said we have two ears and one mouth for a wise reason — “so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” Thus, the question I should ask myself daily is, “How good of a listener am I?” I would like to believe that I use my ears all the time — and not just to hear myself speak! But my family, which is my “school
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Moving Above and Beyond Polarization

September 18, 2020 / by Henri Schauffler
In recent years, Americans have become troubled by the vivid polarization occurring in our country. This polarization is becoming rooted in our culture, sharply divided between “conservative” and “liberal.” Division in the cultural sphere drives the related political stand-off between “right wing” and “left wing.” Polarized views never seem to be superficial when it comes to issues such as Supreme Court nominations, abortion rights, gun control or health care reform.
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