Scripture Referenced

The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.  - Proverbs 17:24

The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. Proverbs 18:17

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.  Proverbs 14:29

The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control - Galatians 5:22

 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things Philippians 4:8

Specific to Gossip and Lies

You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness. Exodus 23:1

There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. Proverbs 6:16-19

With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. Proverbs 11:9

A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. Proverbs 16:28

Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler. Proverbs 20:19

Titus 3:1-10 - 1Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. 9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

Links Referenced

Section 230 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. See https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230

CNN Settles Lawsuit with Nick Sandmann https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/media/cnn-settles-lawsuit-viral-video/index.html

American Thinker - Dominion Voting Retraction https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/01/statement.html#ixzz6jl031H1J 

Sextus Empiricus - The Modes of Skepticism -https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/sextus-empiricus/#Mod

Alexander Solzhenitzen, 1970 Nobel Lecture, released to the world in 1972 https://www.solzhenitsyncenter.org/nobel-lecture

Books Referenced

Brad Smith, Tools and Weapons: The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age, https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Weapons-Promise-Peril-Digital-ebook/dp/B07PBQQX67/

Rod Dreher, Live Not by Lies - A Manual for Christian Dissidents,  https://www.amazon.com/Live-Not-Lies-Christian-Dissidents/dp/0593087399