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I hate to be wrong. It goes against my nature. I want everything to be right and correct. In the same nature, I don’t like to feel uncomfortable, at fault, the one to blame.

Yet, how are we supposed to have difficult conversations, reach across the aisle, and find common ground if we can’t even bear to hear opposing arguments?

Disclaimer: If someone’s views promote the dehumanization of you or the oppression of others, then there is only one answer; the inherent value of everyone. point blank. periodt.

I often think of the differing sides on issues like immigration, taxes, healthcare, and any major issue in our country. Instead of launching into stump speeches on both sides and not actually listening to each other, sit down and look each other in the eyes, and understand where they are coming from.

It’s not important whether you come to an agreement on tax policy or foreign aid, but what matters is you learn the person’s story, their passions and fears, what keeps them up at night, and how they love.

In a society where we cancel each other and tear each other down through a screen, where we don’t physically interact, and become increasingly isolated, there needs to be an investment of community building, relational ministry, and authentic love.

I don’t agree with my parents on every issue and even with close friends, we have diametric beliefs, but I still love them dearly and miss them everyday. Hate doesn’t build anything up, but love strengthens all.

As Always,

He Climbs Mountains