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<p>This is a good start but perhaps we could give a couple of
sentence examples of how to respond in a non-combative way. We
could offer other sources as well - Snopes.com is a good one too.
If we use the Atlantic we would need to be specific about where to
find the info. As for sentence examples: Perhaps asking what
they find useful or helpful about the misinformation is one
approach, and then listen to their answer. Another is to simply
state that it's not a topic for discussion for you because there
is no way to agree.</p>
<p>If we can work through this approach maybe we could create a
super short instructional piece for the newsletter. Annie<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 10/8/2020 11:17 AM, Martha McGovern
via Worship wrote:<br>
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Cushing, <a name="www_theatlantic_com_shadowland"
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moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color:#21272C">Andy
Carvin and Graham Brookie offered a maxim</span></a>
I’ve thought about basically daily since: “Your goal
shouldn’t be to be right, but to be helpful.”<br>
<br>
When you see someone you know share bad information or
unfounded conspiracy theories about the coronavirus or the
president’s health, don’t just tell them they’re
wrong—calmly point them in the direction of a vetted source
(such as <em><span
style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">The
Atlantic</span></em>!), and walk through the facts with
them. Strive to be constructive, not combative<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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