It's Never That Simple: Essays to Broaden the Conversation Powell John David
It's Never That Simple: Essays to Broaden the Conversation Powell John David This book is a collection of essays printed in the Abilene Reporter News, the daily newspaper for Abilene, Texas.…
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It's Never That Simple: Essays to Broaden the Conversation Powell John David
This book is a collection of essays printed in the Abilene Reporter News, the daily newspaper for Abilene, Texas. Political, social, and religious issues are too often discussed in the simplest possible terms, usually with a predetermined slant. These essays are less about expressing the author's opinions and more about widening the discussion.
When it comes to issues that affect us personally, we rarely listen or read in order to gather new information or get a broader perspective. Most readers go about looking for information and opinions that coincide with what they already believe. We are looking for confirmation, but seeking only confirmation simply solidifies our opinions.
These essays seek to add some needed complexity to how we approach important topics, emphasizing, "it's never that simple."The articles are divided into four categories:Words