- From Isaiah 45
If only.
The answer to our modern terrifying problems . . .
- The wrath of incompatible American factions, against one another
- The eternal Mideastern conflict
- Violence in the cities, and even in the country
- Divorce, broken homes, people without a family
- Insane violence coming from young men
- Threats from North Korea
- ...
... is contained in this simple plea from Almighty God.
God's refrain is very clear from Genesis to Revelation:
Let us take counsel. Let us reason. Present your case.
Let's talk. And Listen.
People gotta talk. Don't be so sure you're so right, and The Other is so wrong.
I believe it breaks God's heart. Yes, God can end the suffering. But he longs for us to end it, on our own.
If we could meet, and discuss, and not demonize the other side. LISTEN!!!
Look for the grain of truth. Seek for the perspective of the other, that you don't have - - - even if it sounds hateful to you. Your angry response pushes the other person away, and you need him and her to draw near.
There's not a single problem we could not solve, if we treated everyone else with respect and dignity.
Without exception.
That's the essence of Faith.
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