Civility in the Face of War
Gracious Reader,
This past week has been a somber one for the world as we witnessed the tragic events unfolding in Israel. We saw innocent women, children, and civilians subjected to unnecessary and brutal harm due to violence and war.
I penned my book, "The Soul of Civility," as a humanistic manifesto, a reminder that gains even more significance during times of conflict. Civility represents the fundamental respect we owe one another as members of the human community, even when we hold differing opinions and perspectives.
Throughout history and across cultures, there have been established "war norms" designed to protect innocent women, children, and civilians, aiming to prevent needless suffering and our mutual destruction.
In this moment of senseless violence and human suffering, I hope that my book can serve as a valuable resource, rekindling an understanding of the precious gift of our shared humanity – both our own and that of others.
For a deeper exploration of the book's relevance to the atrocities committed by Hamas, please refer to the First Things article and the insightful review by my friend Kat Rosenfield in Unherd.
With warm regards,
Lexi
Unfortunately, we live in a world where some people are impervious to rational persuasion and civilized norms. It is extremely naive, and very dangerous, to think that all wars are nothing more than simple misunderstandings. Sometimes, it's a zero-sum clash of cultures and ideologies. Case in point: Israel vs. Hamas.
All that I could ever ask from others- do not treat us as if we are expendable. We become subjected to the malpractice of civility, and we did not deserve that. We all came into this world as a born a genius- each of us as an individual. We must avoid this "idea"- and remember that it is salvation by imagination that has subsequentially divided us. As Mrs. Hudson has waited for a gesture, 🤌.