A Book by Russ Charvonia & Michael Ashley
The Civility Mosaic
How Freemasonry Can Heal a Fractured World
“Without civility, our world is doomed to a hell of its own making. With it, all things are possible.”
The Crisis
The Urgency of Civility
Our society is in the grip of an unprecedented civility crisis. Public discourse has devolved into shouting matches. Political polarization has fractured communities. Social media amplifies our worst impulses. The fabric of civil society is fraying.
But there is hope. Ancient wisdom, refined over centuries within the Masonic tradition, offers practical tools for rebuilding civil discourse and restoring community bonds.
“Civility is more than good etiquette; it is the willingness to engage with those who think differently, to listen with an open heart, and to seek common ground.”
The Author
A Mason on a Mission
Russ Charvonia, Past Grand Master of Masons in California and President of the Worldwide Civility Council, has dedicated his life to building bridges between divided communities through the timeless principles of Freemasonry.
Together with award-winning author Michael Ashley, he has distilled centuries of Masonic wisdom into a practical roadmap for restoring civility in our homes, workplaces, communities, and nation.
“If the world took the time to understand each other the way the brethren in a Lodge strive to, we would see a revolution of kindness.”
Meet the Authors
The Minds Behind the Mosaic
The Civility Mosaic
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