Reflection

“Propaganda begins when dialogue ends.” –Jacques Ellul

Prayer

Spirit of unity,

In a culture prone to polarization, you call us to become wiser in the ways we engage and share our ideas, especially when people think so differently about so many issues. Rather than blaring a one-way stream of consciousness through apps and platforms, help all of us choose the harder but higher path of genuine and authentic dialogue, about the things we care deepest about. Induce among us a greater sense of humility, marked by a willingness to listen more than we speak, and a commitment always to put people above issues. In the hope of restored civility, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

When I’m otherwise tempted to scroll and “like,” put the phone down and at least think about how I’ve engaged openly and honestly with someone different than me today.