The 'Non' Word

Sharon Aka

The 'Non' Word

School of Leadership

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Abstract

The prefix 'non' is useful and often necessary. 'Non' clarifies, identifies, and helps one make appropriate decisions. However, is it appropriate when referring to people, to 'them', to others? Or does our 'Adventist' lingo, limit conversations or create invisible obstacles for sharing Christ's love? What if language of our church culture defines us at the expense of others? Is our historic use of labeling people groups inclusive? Come explore THE 'non' word and how its elimination may be a first step to inclusion.

Original language	American English
State	Published - Mar 30 2023
Event	Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference: Education Across the Divide: Facilitation the Journey - Andrews University, Berrien Springs, United States Duration: Mar 30 2023 → Mar 30 2023 Conference number: 2023 https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/autlc/2023/

Conference

Conference	Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference
Abbreviated title	AUTLC
Country/Territory	United States
City	Berrien Springs
Period	3/30/23 → 3/30/23
Internet address	https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/autlc/2023/

Disciplines

Adult and Continuing Education
Elementary Education
Higher Education

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The 'Non' Word

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