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Bridging the Political Divide: Braver Angels Red/Blue Workshop
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August 12, 2024For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partners. Holy Infant is hosting a workshop on Sunday, September 8th in the DeSales Center 2:00-5:00 PM. Often, we forget that we are speaking with and about other children of God. This workshop is an immersion experience where participants begin to remember the brother and sisterhood of all mankind.
What to Expect from this Workshop
Designed to help conservative and liberal Americans rebuild trust and engage in productive conversation, Red/Blue Workshops brings together six to eight “red” (conservative-leaning) and six to eight “blue” (progressive-leaning) participants in structured and moderated discussions. These discussions focus on reducing stereotyped thinking, clarifying disagreements, listening and learning rather than declaring and debating, and building the relationships needed to find common ground.
These workshops are an opportunity for participants to make their voices heard, and to listen to others—all in a respectful environment.
Braver Angels values and pledge ~- As individuals, we try to understand the other side’s point of view, even if we don’t agree with it.
- In our communities, we engage those we disagree with, looking for common ground and ways to work together.
- In politics, we support principles that bring us together rather than divide us.
If you would like to be a participant or an observer in "Bridging the Political Divide: Braver Angels Red/Blue Workshop", register HERE.
If you have questions, contact Lynn Sale at Holy Infant or Jack Rizza at St. Thomas More.
St. Thomas More is hosting this same workshop on Saturday, September 7, 10:00-12:30. Participants may sign up for either workshop.
For more information about Braver Angels: https://www.braverangels.org