Faith Matters What We Owe Each Other - An Episode from Article 13
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May 31, 2025 This engaging discussion highlights the importance of rebuilding trust in communities. Guests share insights on the necessity of shared responsibilities within families, schools, and other institutions. They explore how unlikely friendships between political opposites can foster understanding. The conversation also emphasizes the pivotal role of strong family ties and personal connections in transforming society. Ultimately, it promotes grassroots efforts to bridge divides and fosters a sense of mutual civic responsibility in an increasingly polarized world.
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Opposite Allies Create Friendship
- Robert George and Cornel West developed a deep friendship despite opposite political views.
- Their bond fueled innovative university programs promoting civil discourse.
Institutions Lose Formative Power
- Declining trust in institutions stems from people seeing them less as character-shaping entities.
- Instead, institutions are viewed as platforms for personal agendas, eroding shared responsibility.
The I-We Curve of Society
- America’s societal progress tracked increases in political trust, economic equality, and social cohesion.
- Declines in these reflect a rise in individualism over communal responsibility.
