Politics is usually off the table. We're told to avoid the topic at gatherings for fear of the ramifications - heated debate, anger, broken dishes, etc. This kind of avoidance doesn't make sense in today's culture. Many of us don't live in communities with homogenous views. If we do, those communities might be facing changes in demographic makeup, expressed values, and culture. In order to navigate our communities, and the changes that they are experiencing, we have to talk.
Start with Questions
Start with Questions
Start with Questions
Politics is usually off the table. We're told to avoid the topic at gatherings for fear of the ramifications - heated debate, anger, broken dishes, etc. This kind of avoidance doesn't make sense in today's culture. Many of us don't live in communities with homogenous views. If we do, those communities might be facing changes in demographic makeup, expressed values, and culture. In order to navigate our communities, and the changes that they are experiencing, we have to talk.