December 9, 2024
This is a class in Applied Grace. If you enjoy political conflict and get a rush from social division, this is not for you.
But if you want to understand the source of conflict and division, this is a masterclass you won’t want to miss.
What’s wrong when most people agree on the big issues, but division still thrives?
This episode of Gracearchy with Jim Babka, “We voted and agreed. What’s wrong with you?” reveals why bipartisan calls for peace are ineffectual. They cannot see the root of the problem. But if you tune in, you’ll see what they cannot.
OR…
I read Dave Pell’s NextDraft.com. I brought Jim an article by Mr. Pell that claims we agree on the “big issues,” like healthcare and voting rights. Pell wonders why we remain deeply divided. He sees consensus.
I thought I was seeing a call for grace, but…I was wrong.
Jim unpacked the article. He exposed more precisely how political systems exploit our differences and why apparent “consensus” is still set-up to fracture.
It’s not entirely the politician’s fault!
When you tune in, you’ll also hear:
- Why democracy might be the worst way to solve problems.
- The surprising role censorship and exaggeration play in driving division.
- How even small acts of empathy can dismantle hate and division.
And that’s just the start. Jim’s reflections on law versus grace and his insights into how figures like Daryl Davis use dialogue to change lives are some of the most compelling moments we’ve recorded yet.
If you’ve ever wondered why our systems feel broken – or how to rise above them – this is your 400-level course in Applied Grace. Don’t miss it.
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Bill Protzmann
Moderator
Gracearchy with Jim Babka
Jim Babka is the Zero Aggression Project co-creator. Yet the views expressed in the show are not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project (Downsize DC Foundation).