contention

The prevalence of a spirit of contention amongst a people is a certain sign of deadness with respect to the things of religion. When men's spirits are hot with contention, they are cold to religion. - Jonathan Edwards “The Book of Mormon does not supplant the Bible. It expands, extends, clarifies, and amplifies our knowledge of the Savior. Surely, this second witness should be cause for great rejoicing by all Christians.” - Joseph B. Wirthlin

Friday, June 19, 2026

You don’t have to engage

Brunson regarded his critics. “There’s a lot of people that have a lot of negative stuff to say,” he said. “But when you prove them wrong, you really don’t have to say stuff to them.” 

Even on a planet consumed by friction, with a media/tech ecosystem designed to monetize public anger by rewarding rudeness and confrontation, you don’t have to return volley, you don’t have to engage. You can just…ignore it. 

“They don’t deserve it,” Brunson said. 

Wait, was that the high road? In the open air? In 2026? Jalen Brunson had offered a rare sighting of public civility. He was right. There’s power in refusing to enter the fray. 

https://www.wsj.com/sports/basketball/knicks-parade-nba-championship-brunson-2b74f48a?mod=hp_listc_pos1

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