War Cry is a very diverse community; we are a group of people who present different beliefs and ideas. Our conversations are unlimited; everyone has the freedom and opportunity to speak their minds free of judgement. At the same time, we allow for a respectful disagreement and conversation.
So why does this openness disappear when it matters the most?
When we sit down to brainstorm and assign articles for an upcoming cycle, these innovative conversations tend to dwindle. A story idea comes up- something relevant, interesting and maybe even necessary- and then the room goes silent. The energy becomes uncomfortable. Everyone is thinking the same thing- “Is this too political?” “What are our readers going to think?” “Too risky?” “Too sensitive?”…