Our country has always had a variety of viewpoints and opinions. But in the last several years we have heard vitriolic voices and experienced violence in these disparate viewpoints.
No one seems to want to hear an opinion differing from their own. We all think we know what’s best, but now we are ready to fight to make everyone else agree with us. Name-calling and accusations fly from all corners. And that is just the verbal assault taking place. Often the words are backed up by violence.
Something has to give or we will not only destroy the opposition, but also ourselves. I think James said it best in the Bible, “let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” James 1:19 ESV
Let’s begin to reverse this divisive trend by respecting each other. Show that respect by listening carefully to what the other person is saying and trying to understand. Let’s delay talking and anger in order to gain civility and honor and unity.
Reluctant Retiree 