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Tag: Free Speech

Sermon: The Right to Be Rude

November 14, 2019 melhpine

Justice Louis Brandeis, said the way to respond to offensive speech in a democracy is “more speech, not enforced silence.”

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The Surprising Revolt at the Most Liberal College in the Country; The Atlantic

November 5, 2017 melhpine

I’m not ready for a “Hallelujah!” for this small step, but, yes, it’s a start. What do you think?

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The Misguided Student Crusade Against ‘Fascism’ – The New York Times

October 23, 2017 melhpine

“Without the freedom to express ideas, even those that offend, we cannot challenge the status quo nor move society forward.’

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Rev. Kate Braestrup is an author, chaplain, and itinerant preacher based in Maine. Mel Harkrader Pine is a blogger and community lay minister based in Northern Virginia. His Tibetan dharma name is Urgyen Jigme. We welcome comments and guest articles, as long as they contain no ad-hominem attacks or blanket condemnations. Contact us if you’re interested in writing for Truly Open Minds and Hearts. We won’t disclose your identity if you prefer to use a pseudonym, but we do insist on knowing who you are.

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