In today’s world, it’s surprisingly difficult to stay connected - and social distancing combined with self-isolation don’t make it any easier. In addition to these measures taken in an effort to combat a global epidemic, the chasm between individuals with opposing philosophical, religious and political worldviews continues to expand with real and practical consequences for all of us.
/ˈpärlē/ is (un)common good collective’s effort at bridging that distance across difference through intentional engagement and thoughtful conversation, utilizing our increased capacity for facilitated dialogue via guided online discussions rooted in real relationships
/ˈpärlē/ is (un)common good collective’s proposed solution to the cultural and generational disconnect around issues at the intersection of faith and justice. We are convinced these disagreements are symptomatic of the larger, deeply rooted problem of Groupishness - the consistent capitulation to an inherited culture of posturing to maintain positions of power and prestige by embracing a polarizing paradigm of ‘us vs. them’ rather than being ultimately defined by a commitment toward the common good for all people, and the promotion of human flourishing.
/ˈpärlē/ seeks to provide a platform for the possibility of truly moving beyond the polarizing, back-and-forth damaging rhetoric that has for far too long shaped the narrative of our society, and serves as an alternative to the rugged individualism of our culture by offering opportunities to make connections and develop relationships across differences and division between communities.
/ˈpärlē/ is (un)common good collective’s effort at bridging that distance across difference through intentional engagement and thoughtful conversation, utilizing our increased capacity for facilitated dialogue via guided online discussions rooted in real relationships
/ˈpärlē/ is (un)common good collective’s proposed solution to the cultural and generational disconnect around issues at the intersection of faith and justice. We are convinced these disagreements are symptomatic of the larger, deeply rooted problem of Groupishness - the consistent capitulation to an inherited culture of posturing to maintain positions of power and prestige by embracing a polarizing paradigm of ‘us vs. them’ rather than being ultimately defined by a commitment toward the common good for all people, and the promotion of human flourishing.
/ˈpärlē/ seeks to provide a platform for the possibility of truly moving beyond the polarizing, back-and-forth damaging rhetoric that has for far too long shaped the narrative of our society, and serves as an alternative to the rugged individualism of our culture by offering opportunities to make connections and develop relationships across differences and division between communities.