THE PUBLIC SQUARE.

The article focuses on the civility, a habit of peacemaking in the inevitable rough-and-tumble of life. Topics include in the countdown to the midterm elections American politician Nancy Pelosi harrumphed U.S. Donald Trump's daily lack of civility; mentions ritual politeness, and other hallmarks of...

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Published in:First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion & Public Life no. 291; pp. 63 - 69
Main Author: Reno, R. R.
Format: Article
Published: Institute on Religion & Public Life Mar2019
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Summary:The article focuses on the civility, a habit of peacemaking in the inevitable rough-and-tumble of life. Topics include in the countdown to the midterm elections American politician Nancy Pelosi harrumphed U.S. Donald Trump's daily lack of civility; mentions ritual politeness, and other hallmarks of civility have in different places provided a humanizing framework; and also mentions calls for civility invariably aim at shoring up elite control over who cannot take part in public affairs.