Lost Art of Civility Civility A courteous behavior politeness a respectful or courteous act A formal expression of respect Civility is claiming and caring for one s identity Incivility Lack of respect Why is Civility Important to Society 1 We are commanded to be civil in our dealings with our fellow men 2 We don t have the option to avoid interactions 3 When we speak and act civilly we do not offend people 4 Civility helps us understand different points of view 5 Prevents fighting Burn out 6 Life is meant to be communal 7 Civility allows others to feel safe in their various environments 8 Civility allows us to become Christ like Allows the spirit to touch others 9 Incivility is counter productive inefficient etc 5 Types of Civility 1 Political Civility 2 Religious Civility 3 Racial Civility 4 Class based Civility 5 General Civility Political Civility The church does not affiliate itself with any one political party Religious Civility Respect other religions Racial Civility Treat people the same despite their skin color Class Based Civility How we treat the poor or the rich General Civility includes friends How do we Develop Civility Think before you speak Every action done in company ought to be a sign of respect to those present No reproachful language against anybody No malice in conversation Civil to people we do not like We must sacrifice for strangers We must listen to others knowledge Consider others feelings Civility allows animism and sometimes requires it Civility requires a commitment to live a common moral life and to follow community norms if they are not immoral Civility requires resistance to the dominance of social life by the values of the market place Teaching civility is an obligation of the family State is not to interfere
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