In this nation, we have gotten to the point where we call out the other side for hate when they disagree with our position. Unfortunately, when we do that, we only breed more hate. We actually create hate where it never was, nurture it to grow and thrive.
A lot of this is used for political gain. People pushing an agenda, gaining votes, stirring the pot to make money.
Nobody wants to be called a hatemonger so we throw the hate word out there in order to keep the other side quiet. We bully them into being scared to open their mouth. Usually, it's pretty effective but sometimes it just backs a person into a corner where the next words to come out of their mouth are fighting words. Hate begets hate.
Unfortunately, those who are normally the loudest for calling others out for hatred usually have the most hatred in their own heart. It's a sad and destructive place for our nation to be in. Maybe that is just human nature, though.
God has called us to be so much more than that, so much better than that. Granted, so much of our nation has turned its back on God. But for those who have not, how about we try and love our enemies as God commanded? That means loving those who disagree with us. Even if they bring hatred, we must bring love.
That certainly doesn't mean we can't disagree, though. We must remember that disagreement does not have to mean there is an absence of love. Where there is disagreement, love must abound that much more. Disagreement brings a canyon that love must fill in order for us to continue to connect. The bigger the gap, the more love that is needed to fill it. Whether you believe in Christ or not, we must all make a great effort to live this concept. If not, our friendships, our relationships, and even our nation will eventually crumble.
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