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Richard Mouw discusses a life time of effort on
the art of civility
Having a Civil Debate
Charles Camosy and Chelsen Vicari show how
to have a debate and stay civil around a center
based on Christ
Do Christians Today Act
Like Children of God?
Michael Porter has some observations about our
walks as Christians and taking back the act of
civility
The Path Between Us
Suzanne Stabile disucsses her new book on the
Enneagram and how we can use our under-
standing of each other to become more civil
The Genius of One
Greg Holder has a radical idea ... to unite the
church under God for the sake of the world
The Music of Paul Zach
Paul talks about his music and new album, God
is the Friend of Silence
Pascal’s Wager
A deeper dive into Pascal’s wager with Michael
Rota
Faith Head Rocks
Are you a Faith Head? A fun and insightful con-
versation with the rock band from Tennessee
The Art of Joe DiBella
Joe DiBella, distinguished Professor Emeritus of
Mary Wahinginton University discusses art and
passion
Are Christians Tribal?
Kristen Burrough’s analysis of Christianity in rela-
tion to tribialism
Art Gallery
“We know that incivility is contagious,” says Christine Porath,
a Georgetown University professor. “It’s like a bug or virus.
It’s not only when people experience incivility, it’s when they
see or read about it.” We all know we are bombarded on all
sides by crude, unkind, and hurtful words. I even struggled to
find a word there, because “discourse” or “discussion” is not
applicable these days, as people tend rather to shout aggres-
sive monologues rather than speaking to one another and
exchanging views.
By contrast, Scripture tells us, “Let no corrupting talk come
out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up,
as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
(Eph. 4:29) Moreover, “The heart of the righteous ponders
how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil
things.” (Prov. 15:28)
In this “Age of Incivility,” how do we live out eternal truths
about treating one another with kindness and respect and
thereby allow social discourse which fosters civility and thus
smooths a path for working together toward common goals?
In this issue of Edge of Faith Magazine you will find a number
of suggestions for, and examples of, civil discourse whether
through languages of the tongue, the ear, or the eye.
Karla Probert, Senior Editor
Adventures in
Evangelical Civility
FROM THE EDITOR
Editor in Chief
Michael Porter
Senior Editor
Karla Probert
Marketing Director
Anne Porter
Design Director
Matt Kime
Social Media Manager
Matthew Philip