Yesterday, I talked to the Lex Vitae group at UST about engaging in civil discourse about important issues.
Part of my regret about our current political discourse is that there is so little of it-- that is, real and worthwhile discussion about what is important. People tend to talk to those who agree with them, because it is too risky to discuss tough topics with those who may oppose (and castigate) us.
Intriguingly, Christ did not seem to shy from discussion with those who disagreed with him the most. Consider how many of his conversations were with the Pharisees, for example; he always answered their questions, and at times it seems like they were just walking around town together.
A good example?
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