Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Code of Civil Conduct


There's poster outside my office door that reads, "A modest proposal for peace: Let the Christians of the world agree that they will not kill each other." It is a strangely unsettling challenge to the way things are.

Likewise, the Comment Code of Conduct follows blogs at Soujourners' website to remind would be commenters that especially in Christian circles civil communication is key:

"I will express myself with civility, courtesy, and respect for every member of the Sojourners online community, especially toward those with whom I disagree—even if I feel disrespected by them. (Romans 12:17-21)

I will express my disagreements with other community members' ideas without insulting, mocking, or slandering them personally. (Matthew 5:22)

I will not exaggerate others' beliefs nor make unfounded prejudicial assumptions based on labels, categories, or stereotypes. I will always extend the benefit of the doubt. (Ephesians 4:29)"