Good Faith Negotiation

Good faith negotiation 

Invites more than tolerance

Experiences are shared

And heard with an open stance

Practice tolerance

Free of lowly bigotry

In each existence 

Is God's given dignity

The dignity of each soul

Must be honored and respected

To start see a common goal

Where truth and light is reflected

As followers of Christ,

It's for righteous harmony we seek.

Our boundaries are God’s laws!

How we need His lens of love, to see!

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President Oaks spoke at University of Virginia

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"Definition

An open stance refers to a body position in which a speaker stands with their feet shoulder-width apart and their arms relaxed at their sides or open to the audience. This posture signals confidence and approachability, inviting engagement and conveying a sense of openness that enhances the effectiveness of communication."

About this video

President Oaks discusses the importance of achieving harmony in a pluralistic society despite deep divisions (0:31). He emphasizes that individuals should accept the reality of needing each other as fellow citizens (0:57) and be willing to live peacefully with those holding different values (1:02).

Key principles for fostering harmony include:

Understanding and respecting others' experiences and concerns (1:13).

Avoiding a "culture of contempt" (1:32) and refraining from labeling adversaries with insults like "godless" or "bigots" (1:50).

Ignoring minor provocations and insults (2:26) rather than mirroring them.

Listening to understand others (2:50), as exemplified by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

Balancing conflicting constitutional rights (3:16) through legal and political negotiation, ensuring essential rights are upheld to the greatest extent possible.

Practicing tolerance (4:07) free of bigotry.

Going beyond mere tolerance to achieve true harmony (4:59), recognizing the God-given dignity in every human being and aiming for cooperation and mutual respect (4:37).

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