Having civil discourse is a sign that we acknowledge ALL people are made in God's image and therefore deserve some respect. It does not mean we need to agree on all issues.
I enjoy a civil conversation with someone who has a different view point than myself. I often am able to see things in a different light after hearing how the other person may be affected by a situation. That doesn't mean I have to agree with them, but being able to better understand why they have the opinions that they do help me to see things from their perspective, respect them and have empathy for them.
Having civil discourse is a sign that we acknowledge ALL people are made in God's image and therefore deserve some respect. It does not mean we need to agree on all issues.
I agree
I enjoy a civil conversation with someone who has a different view point than myself. I often am able to see things in a different light after hearing how the other person may be affected by a situation. That doesn't mean I have to agree with them, but being able to better understand why they have the opinions that they do help me to see things from their perspective, respect them and have empathy for them.
Good for you. I would like to see more people doing this.