Msgr. Pope on What Scriptures Say in These Times of Harsh Political Discourse

"We are in times of strident political protest that includes a lot of harsh language, personal attacks, name calling, and even debased and profane terms. There are tweets, and angry monologues, harsh commentary on news networks, and interruptive press conferences and news interviews that sound more like a brawl than a debate. To put it all more pleasantly, these are times of 'colorful' discourse.

"What is the overall teaching of Scripture when it comes to this sort of colorful language? Are there some limits and ground rules? Let's take a look."

In a recent commentary using examples from the Bible, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on the importance of balance in our discourse, speaking the truth with charity and clarity ("Say what you mean, mean what you say, but don't say it mean.").

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