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. Mike aka MonolithTMAMay 9, 2012 at 12:58:00 PM CDT

    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. kc bobMay 9, 2012 at 1:17:00 PM CDT

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

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  2. Paul LongMay 10, 2012 at 9:12:00 PM CDT

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

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    1. kc bobMay 11, 2012 at 8:13:00 AM CDT

      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. AliceMay 11, 2012 at 2:56:00 PM CDT

    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. kc bobMay 11, 2012 at 5:21:00 PM CDT

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

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  4. vanillaApril 27, 2014 at 12:30:00 PM CDT

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

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    1. kc bobApril 27, 2014 at 4:44:00 PM CDT

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

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