{"product_id":"cease-to-contend-9781462149223","title":"Cease to Contend","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a time of unprecedented division and hyper-partisanship, ¬+\u003cem\u003eCease to Contend\u003c\/em\u003e offers a transformative approach to healing political hostility and fostering understanding. Drawing on timeless principles from George Washington's Farewell Address, the Restored Gospel, and modern social science, Rodney B. Dieser, Ph.D., presents a practical, three-step method to reduce contention and promote civility in today's polarized world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book equips readers with tools to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify cognitive distortions that fuel division and foster political politeness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eListen with empathy to understand opposing views without escalating conflict\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate media with clarity and critical thinking to avoid misinformation and bias\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply scriptural and historical wisdom, including insights from Pahoran'Äôs example in the Book of Mormon and Washington's warnings on partisanship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking peace in your relationships, improving your role as a citizen, or simply navigating the political landscape, this book provides actionable strategies for building unity and becoming a force for positive change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedar Fort\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781462149223\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d","brand":"Rodney Dieser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51299074375861,"sku":"9781462149223","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_fae69d19-b851-41bf-bc1f-eb48ec01efff.jpg?v=1751985208","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/cease-to-contend-9781462149223","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}