Civil At The Expense of Truth
Well apparently I’m getting a little snippy in my social media activities lately. Got my first little warning from reddit this morning because I answered (honestly) about what it would take for Nebraskans to vote Democratic with a pithy little ‘The death of a whole bunch of old bigots.’ Ok, admittedly, not exactly the nicest sentiment… but it’s reddit ffs. 🙄
And then received another this afternoon, this time from America Magazine, for pointing out that the Catholic Church was being weak-willed by preemptively announcing that they will not mention political candidates, should the law change to allow it, to ensure they are one of those ‘organizations dedicated to the public good in communities’ that will ‘remain above the political fray.’ That I believe claims of having a strong moral voice require that that voice to be used, especially if it highlights the log in the church’s eye. But sure, hide behind civility rather than hold up a mirror that, admittedly, will either offend over half your members or expose you as a supporter of the current hatred.
America Magazine moderator reply
Civility mattering more than truth is nothing but defending a status quo that is failing all of us.