Name, Image and Likeness

Summary

Respect is something that matters to us as disciples of Jesus. Watching the political debates recently, I’ve come to a new appreciation about the difference between civility and respect. Civility is a formal display of courtesy and politeness. Political candidates show civility when they shake hands before and after a debate. But civility is not the same thing as respect. Respect is a feeling of admiration for someone. Respect deems the other worthy of honor. With many political candidates, civility is thinly veiled, and respect is wholly lacking.