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Within the best of us, there is some evil, and within the worst of us, there is some good. When we come to see this, we take a different attitude toward individuals. The person who hates you most has some good in him… And when you come to the point that you look in the face of every man and see deep down within him what religion calls “the image of God,” you begin to love him in spite of. No matter what he does, you see God’s image there.

From “Loving Your Enemies” by Martin Luther King Jr

Module Three: Committing to Conflict

In preparation for this week's discussion, please read Chapter 3 of Rooted in Grace, “Committing to Conflict,” and watch “Dialogue without Division” below.

Teaching for Rooted in Grace

After you have completed the above, choose one of the the following:

We hold, and have held for centuries that a proper education is a fundamental right for all citizens, not just for those that can afford it. This core value has compelled us to create access by means of a public school system.

Digital creator Dylan Marron has racked up millions of views for projects like "Every Single Word" and "Sitting in Bathrooms With Trans People" -- but he's found that the flip side of success online is internet hate. Over time, he's developed an unexpected coping mechanism: calling the people who leave him insensitive comments and asking a simple question: "Why did you write that?"