Break the Spiral of Silence

February 02, 2012

Our very own Chuck Colson has said, “The most important thing we can do today in obedience to Christ is to break the spiral of silence that is pervasive in our culture. The way movements start is when people finally realize that in a free society they have to be able to speak out. They can’t be cowed into silence.”

People tend to remain silent because of what is perceived as the majority opinion. Dominance tends to flow by the way it was presented in the media. Topics like traditional marriage, and sanctity of life are often left undefended because it is perceived that “opposition” is the the popular opinion. However this is not always the case.

Coming March 30th-April 1st is a weekend conference on this very topic to address our culture in crisis with keynote speakers such as Chuck Colson, Dr. Robby George, Dr. Timothy George, Maggie Gallagher, Joni Ereckson Tada and more.

Watch this video on breaking the spiral of silence and learn how to join with those who have gone before.

Comments 3

steve abril 03 Feb
This brings to mind G.K.CHESTERTON's quote (1919) " This is the age in which thin and theretic minorities can cover and conquer unconscious (dead in this case) and untheoretic majorities.
Mary 02 Mar
Thank you for posting this video. I signed the Declaration, watched the video and have to say, in my own experience, people opposed to SSM really are afraid to talk about it.

The problem I have is this--it's one thing to have a SSM activist on TV, calling names, and assigning labels to their opponents. We have the option to vote, or write a letter to the editor, or have a teachable moment with the kids, whatever.

But it gets much stickier when it hits close to home. I mean, what do you say to somebody who you love, who is gay and very lonely and says they wish they could find a soulmate? I don't believe in SSM, but what should I say to my sad friend? Or a gay coworker telling me about the time he and his partner were separated by work for many months and how he missed him. These are things I've experienced. (In both cases, I rather clumsily redirected the conversation.)

Can you suggest any words, or phrases? I want to be there for my friends, but I can't compromise my beliefs, either.

I would appreciate a response on this.
Mary Headley 19 Apr
I've misplaced the information to order the DVD on the Spiral of Silence and cannot find it on your website. Would you send me the link as I would like to order it for a couples of church groups. Thanks so much.