There is a part of us that knows the untruth in the phrase, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We know that words can cause immeasurable harm, yet for various reasons, we find it difficult to change our means of expression. Ableism (discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities) and some other ways we use words have come under scrutiny in our denomination and in the wider community. Let’s talk.