May we not love alike?



"Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion? Without all doubt, we may."

Read this John Wesley quote last week. Our pastor ended a letter by quoting it. The thought of love winning over ideology compels me. Is it really possible to see past our differences and embrace the best in others? Is it possible, in this age of political polarization, to really find common ground and areas of agreement? I suggest to you that it is only possible if we move away from the political and religious extremes. Perhaps it is only possible if we embrace an extreme flavor of love?


- Originally posted May 9, 2012

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  1. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

    1 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. (NIV)

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    1. Love that verse Mike! Sadly, many are drawn to the sound of gongs and cymbals.

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  2. The real struggle for me is how to present a truth in love.

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    1. Good thought Paul. I guess we would not need the Holy Spirit if it was easy. :)

      Have a great weekend!

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  3. I suggest to you that it is only possible if we move away from the political and religious extremes.

    I couldn't agree more. We are so us/them focused that I think sometimes we tend to not see people as individuals.

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    1. Great point Ma! We err when we stereotype and do not see people as individuals.

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  4. Whatever it takes, I surely wish we as a society could put it into practice.

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    1. I agree vanilla. Of course some in our society see love as a weakness and not a strength.

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