In a time of strife, perhaps a little kindness and understanding might help. Understanding only comes through conversation. Humans, listening and learning from one another. The end goal is not to make the other believe as you do, but for each to learn and thus understand the opposing views. Only when the layers are peeled away, does understanding and increased knowledge take place. The great scholars in history knew the value of civilized debate. They thirsted for knowledge and knew they could only continue learning by listening, discussing their shared beliefs and the beliefs theyContinue reading