Finding Common Ground
Frances emphasizes the importance of understanding differing perspectives, especially on divisive issues like abortion. She advocates for recognizing the values of those we disagree with, suggesting that true dialogue can lead to personal growth and a deeper appreciation for opposing views. This approach counters the prevalent culture of polarization and name-calling, fostering a more civil discourse.In this clip
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Frances Kissling — What Is Good in the Position of the Other
Related Questions
Is there a middle ground in the debate between different viewpoints in the episode David Gushee and Frances Kissling — Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Pro-Dialogue and the clip Rethinking Abortion Discourse?
Is there a middle ground in the debate between different viewpoints in the episode \[Unedited] David Gushee and Frances Kissling with Krista Tippett and the clip Pro Life, Pro Choice from the episode David Gushee and Frances Kissling — Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Pro-Dialogue?
How can we use words to overcome polarization as discussed in the episode \[Unedited] David Gushee and Frances Kissling with Krista Tippett, the clip Rethinking Abortion Language, the episode Lilliana Mason || How Politics Became Our Identity, the clip Partisan Language Shift, and the episode 585: Timothy Snyder | Twentieth-Century Lessons on Tyranny, particularly in the segment on Language and Marginalization?