...abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13
We've all been experiencing the disputes and friction in response to this past election – at work, school, home, and certainly social media, where opinions are shared at whim. I struggled with the idea of coming anywhere near this topic for fear of adding to the political pollution. However, over the last few weeks, my team and I have been working on the digital component of a brilliantly crafted special publication about our government, our country, our people, and our future. This report, accurately titled 'Crossroads for America,' was produced by Morris Publishing Group and distributed yesterday in various local newspapers across our country.
I was especially touched by an article addressing civility, which asks the poignant question of "how we're going to discuss our challenges and opportunities if we can't treat one another with respect and dignity?"
The writer claims, "With mere intolerance of each other and coarse acrimony toward each other, we seem to be doing what a Civil War, two World Wars, the tumultuous 1960s' racial strife and assassinations could not – which is to tear at the very fabric this nation is stitched with."
It isn't just about politics. It's about the lack of civility and respect for one another. The first step in the right direction is awareness. We all need to be aware of the gravity our words and actions have on each other and our country.
Let's love one another!