Contemplating Some Very Contentious Disagreements
The week of June 21, 2015 was a very significant one in the life of the United State and its Supreme Court. Two decisions were rendered that have and will continue to have an enormous impact on our country and its citizens. As I have watched the news reports, listened to the pundits, and mostly observed the commentary going back and forth on social media, I have pondered whether or not I wanted to weigh in with an opinion. My family and friends know that I always have an opinion, so I can't hide behind the excuse that I'm neutral. I am not neutral in my perspective on either decision. At the same time, I have had some very painful experiences over the past number of years that came out of disagreements in the political and theological sphere, and these experiences give me pause as I take the risk of revealing my positions...perhaps you can relate to this concern. I don't think any of us set out to hurt other people's feelings when we state an opinion o