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Maine Council of Churches: Covenant for Civil Discourse

Pledge

Date: Jan. 1, 2014
Location: Augusta, ME
Issues: Religion

I/We,________ (name of individual and description of public position if any [i.e., elected official, candidate] or name of faith community, campaign or other organization) hereby agree:

1. To act respectfully toward others, including those who oppose me/us in public
debate, and to attempt to understand others' point(s) of view. I/we would extend
this attitude of respect to all those engaged in civil discourse in America.

2. To refrain from personal attacks, while maintaining the right to vigorously disagree.

3. To refrain from making statements which characterize my/our opponents as evil.

4. To refuse to make untrue statements in defense of my/our position.

5. To value honesty, truth, and civility while striving to find workable solutions.

6. To expect any person, party, campaign or organization working on my behalf, or to
whom I contribute money, to meet these same standards for civil discourse.


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