As we are making our way through the most divisive time in recent history, tension runs deep within families, communities, and in the marketplace. The media fans the flames of divisiveness, then reports on it as if it’s a shock and blames and shames the participants. It’s called ‘identity politics’ and it can become brutal. This divisiveness isn’t limited to the political arena; it’s also alive and well in the religious world as well.
And, it presents itself in the opposite direction of the Jesus way....