The Internet Is My Religion: How to Build Authentic Community

#THE INTERNET IS MY RELIGION SOFTWARE FOR LEADERS

“Is it possible to form real authentic community online?”

M. Scott Peck

“In and through community lies the salvation of the world.”

Pseudo community

Stages of community, M. Scott Peck and the Foundation for Community Encouragement

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Stages of community, M. Scott Peck and the Foundation for Community Encouragement

Pseudo community Chaos

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Stages of community, M. Scott Peck and the Foundation for Community Encouragement

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Pseudo community Chaos

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Stages of community, M. Scott Peck and the Foundation for Community Encouragement

Organize

Pseudo community Chaos

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Stages of community, M. Scott Peck and the Foundation for Community Encouragement

Organize

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Stages of community, M. Scott Peck and the Foundation for Community Encouragement

M. Scott Peck’s Founding Dream

Foundation for Community Encouragement

There is a yearning in the heart for peace. Because of the wounds and rejections we have received in past relationships, we are frightened by the risk of disarming ourselves. In our fear, we discount the dream of authentic community as merely visionary.

But there are rules by which people can come back together, and by which the old wounds can be healed. It is the mission of FCE to teach these rules-to make hope real again-to make the vision actually manifest in a world which has almost forgotten the glory of what it means to be human.

fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

Community building guidelines

1. Wear name tags. 2. Be on time for each session. 3. Say your name before you speak. 4. Speak personally and specifically, using "I" statements. 5. Be inclusive; avoid exclusivity. 6. Express displeasure in the group, not outside the circle. 7. Commit to "hang in there.” 8. Speak when moved to speak; don't speak when not moved to speak. 9. Be responsible for your success. 10. Participate verbally or nonverbally. 11. Be emotionally present with the group. 12. Respect confidentiality.

Foundation for Community Encouragement fce-community.org

#THE INTERNET IS MY RELIGION SOFTWARE FOR LEADERS