[Worship] Example of how to respond in authentic, mindful way

[Annie Warmke]

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.

If we can work through this approach maybe we could create a super short 
instructional piece for the newsletter.  Annie

On 10/8/2020 11:17 AM, Martha McGovern via Worship wrote:
>
> *One question, answered: *How should you respond when you see a loved 
> one sharing dubious or false information?
>
> Ellen Cushing, who edited our “Shadowland” special project on 
> conspiracy 
> theories<http://links.e.theatlantic.com/ctt?ms=MjM5MTM3NTgS1&kn=42&r=NjQzOTE0Njk3MTM0S0&b=0&j=MTg0MDQ1NjI5MgS2&mt=1&rt=0>, 
> has some advice:
>
> In a piece from March, Andy Carvin and Graham Brookie offered a maxim 
> <http://links.e.theatlantic.com/ctt?ms=MjM5MTM3NTgS1&kn=56&r=NjQzOTE0Njk3MTM0S0&b=0&j=MTg0MDQ1NjI5MgS2&mt=1&rt=0> 
> I’ve thought about basically daily since: “Your goal shouldn’t be to 
> be right, but to be helpful.”
>
> 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 /The Atlantic/!), and walk through the 
> facts with them. Strive to be constructive, not combative
>
> Martha
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