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Jun 1, 2024
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We Know Him as Youtube’s ‘MrBeast’ but He’s Got Something Powerful to Teach Americans

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Wayne Geerling
Wayne Geerling
Wayne Geerling
G. Dirk Mateer
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Summary
YouTube sensation MrBeast teaches the world with his charity and infectious enthusiasm

Summary
YouTube sensation MrBeast teaches the world with his charity and infectious enthusiasm

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The word civility is rarely used today. It brings to mind long ago times when humanity longed to be civilized, i.e., polite and cultured. Historically, it can also be used in reference to communities, government and civilization, yet that use seems archaic too. It is time to bring the word back into everyday use. MrBeast is just the one to do it.

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