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Bennie Johnnie Tommie Debate at St. Thomas - Student Sign Up

The second Bennie Johnnie Tommie Debate! Bennies and Johnnies will travel down to the University of St. Thomas to engage with the Tommies in a Braver Angels style debate. Transportation and dinner will be included for all CSB+SJU students attending or speaking.

Topic: "Social media has ruined an entire generation"

Date: Monday, October 7, 2024
Location: University of St. Thomas
CSB/SJU Departure Time: 4:00 p.m. from the bus stop at Gorecki
Debate time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
The Bennie/Johnnie/Tommie Debate is a cornerstone of our Disagreeing Better initiative, designed to bring students from CSB, SJU and the University of St. Thomas together in a unique discussion format.

In today’s polarized political climate, this debate series — guided by the Braver Angels College Debates process — offers an alternative to traditional, adversarial debates. Instead of focusing on winning or losing, participants engage in a collective exploration of complex and often contentious topics. Through deep listening, critical thinking and respectful dialogue, students can better understand diverse perspectives and contribute to a more thoughtful and informed campus community. The series is an opportunity to practice the Benedictine value of listening with the ear of the heart while engaging with some of the most challenging issues facing our society today.




*If you are wanting to speak, please come prepared to share up to 4 minutes for or against the resolution: "Social media has ruined an entire generation."

**Observers will also have an opportunity to ask questions and/or add spontaneous statements for or against the resolution, if there is time.

If you have any questions about the debate, please contact Anna Arens or Carol Bruess.
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