Facilitating Conversations to Bridge the Divide
Central Maryland Braver Angels is dedicated to bringing Americans together to bridge the divide and strengthen our democratic republic.
The Braver Angels Way
#1 We state our views freely and fully, without fear.
#2 We treat people who disagree with us with honesty, dignity and respect.
#2 We treat people who disagree with us with honesty, dignity and respect.
#3 We welcome opportunities to engage those with whom we disagree.
#3 We welcome opportunities to engage those with whom we disagree.
#4 We believe all of us have blind spots and none of us are not worth talking to.
#4 We believe all of us have blind spots and none of us are not worth talking to.
#5 We seek to disagree accurately, avoiding exaggeration and stereotypes.
#5 We seek to disagree accurately, avoiding exaggeration and stereotypes.
#6 We look for common ground where it exists and, if possible, find ways to work together.
#6 We look for common ground where it exists and, if possible, find ways to work together.
#7 We believe that, in disagreements, both sides share and learn.
#7 We believe that, in disagreements, both sides share and learn.
#8 In Braver Angels, neither side is teaching the other or giving feedback on how to think or say things differently.
#8 In Braver Angels, neither side is teaching the other or giving feedback on how to think or say things differently.