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James Talarico: “Democracy is a spiritual practice, the practice of listening…”

Featuring: James Talarico, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 50

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James Talarico Explains Why Church And State Must Stay Separate

Published | Video Starts at 20:43

Majority rule with minority rights, liberty and justice for all. Democracy is not just voting in an election. It's not just laws and institutions. Democracy is a spiritual practice, the practice of listening to each other, of serving one another, of working together, of resolving our conflicts. It requires a humility that we don't have all the right answers. And it requires a deep love of neighbor, especially those who are the most different from us. (20:43–20:54)

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Asserts that democracy is a spiritual practice involving listening, serving, working together, and conflict resolution.

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