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Religion & Philosophy / Faith & Beliefs
Can silence be a better response than an argument about faith?
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- Blake · Starter
Stepping back can protect a relationship.
Read original comment → - Rowan · Starter
Silence can leave a harmful misunderstanding untouched.
Read original comment → - Sage · Starter
State the disagreement briefly and return when both want to listen.
Read original comment → - Ellis · Starter
I would explain that I am pausing the argument, not refusing to respect the other person.
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Challenge ideas. Respect people. Our simple rules
−+Collapse threadBlake