I was honored that a piece I submitted to The Joyful Life Magazine’s blog got accepted a few months ago. They posted it today on their site. I’ve included an excerpt below, but if you want the whole thing, you can find it here.
Welcome to 2020, a year of stark political polarization! We thought 2016 was a divisive year, but it might just be a picnic in comparison to what seems to be unfolding in 2020. Both sides have dug into their respective trenches. Demonizing those on the other side is now the norm. This is our current state of affairs, and it saddens me.
We know this isn’t how things should be, particularly as Christians. I’m saddened by the way many of my friends, especially the ones who love Jesus, have approached political issues in the last couple of years. Their harsh and critical spirit is especially evident in their social media activity. If you’re truly my friend, we should be able to disagree yet remain respectful. Our commitment to Jesus, and to our fellow Christians, should come before our political beliefs.
However, it seems very few people know how to engage in a respectful manner, so it’s difficult to learn from example. I’m not an expert, but here are a few suggestions to keep in mind when you’re having discussions in person and on social media, especially over the course of the next few months.
To read more go here.