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Is it okay to love that church cares about people, but still feel nervous when every conversation starts sounding political?

I know justice matters, and I am glad adults care. Sometimes I still get overwhelmed when every hallway conversation starts sounding like a debate I am supposed to already understand.

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Nia Brooks

I know justice matters, and I am glad adults care. Sometimes I still get overwhelmed when every hallway conversation starts sounding like a debate I am supposed to already understand.

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Can you care deeply and still need people to slow down?

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Miriam Scott

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I think so. Wanting normal words and a gentler pace does not mean you care less. Sometimes it means you are trying to stay present instead of shutting down.

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Joanna Cruz

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It helps me when people make room for questions without acting like questions mean you do not care.

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Joanna Cruz

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A lot of people arrive slowly and read for a while before they speak. That still counts as belonging.

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