Dialogue

Here I open up a new chapter at this place. Several years ago I went through William Isaacs work, Dialogue. I will be presenting some of what I identify as his core elements of what he defines as "dialogue." How many times have I heard someone present a subject and say something like, "Let's dialogue about it" and then continue with a monologue! Before getting into his definition of "dialogue" (another post), here is a quote I believe which could inform local churches: "There is a deep hunger in the modern world for meaning and the core practices whereby human beings make meaning together...We have an insatiable desire to live lives of dignity and meaning."

If there is any organization who's central mission centers on "meaning," it seems the church is the place for this to occur. How strongly will we pursue a mission of meaning? If meaning is mission, what meaning do we provide, a meaning merely prepackaged and rehearsed or meaning that brings into bear the context of our modern world?

Ciao!