Friday; October 30
The other day I was drawn to an article in the Washington Post about the upcoming election. Under the title of the article was the observation, “The two sides have come to view each other not as opponents, but as deeply evil.”. As I read the article I learned that this comment was made by Peter Stearns from George Mason University; but let’s face it, it could have come from a number of people. I have been through several elections during the course of my life, but I can’t recall one that has been this contentious. As we step back and look at things through perspective, not only can we see the differences of opinions over policies, but we also feel the struggle to separate emotion from issues. Many people have already cast votes with others preparing to do so next week, but I am afraid that even after the polling places close on Tuesday, the heightened emotions will continue. So, how can we stay untied in the current state of affairs? 1. Pray for the people who see things