Virtue and Voice: Habits of Mind for a Return to Civil Discourse spring16 One of those liberties—religious freedom—enables

One of those liberties—religious freedom—enables us to worship God

and bloodshed in the name of religion

and reconciliation

Soraya and Asher

Virtue and Voice: Habits of Mind for a Return to Civil Discourse spring16 One of those liberties—religious freedom—enablesBy Evan Rosa and Gregg Ten Elshof Description Civil society is losing its civility. Many Americans think public manners and behavior have deteriorated, especially in public discourse about polarized political, moral, and cultural issues. But democracy and cultural progress require a robust civility in public discourse if they are to be successful endeavors. Our sharply divided world is in great need of a civility that facilitates respect, honor, and