Reading the numerous and powerful responses from community organizers to political insults of their work , it occurs to me that such words slight Faith In Public Life 's work organizing diverse religious leaders across the country . We can deal with the derision -- it wo n't stand in the way of our work for the common good . But the ignorance on display presents a teachable moment .

Question: Why are they worried about derision of their work ?
Answer: They think it 's a terrible way to criticize someone .They want the derision to stop so they can carry on working .They want it to be a teachable moment to others .They ca n't deal with the derision .