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Sharing or Scathing Commentary?

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...I am contemplating the problem of Dialogue...It seems to me that most people are unable to share their thoughts in writing [let alone in face to face conversation] without personalizing what the other person just said, or having to rebut - does no one listen and accept that another person can disagree? Worse, it seems that when we do get along, many of us accede but secretly disagree with others and never express this...I fear that Dialogue about our spiritual beliefs may be unfruitful, unless somehow the right climate can be established of honest, egalitarian exchange of ideas, and friendliness? How to make this happen?

Dr Schmoyer

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