I think it's sad that in a country where we are supposed to be free to speak, two of the most passionate aspects of our lives we need to keep to ourselves or share only with like-minded people. I believe diverse thoughts and ideas are what make this country great.
The United States of America has become the divided states of the offended. This post is actually not about the thin skinned or the easily offended it's more of a comment on how we talk with each other and how politics and religion should not be a divisive conversation, instead we should be able to learn from each other.
I can speak with anyone about politics and religion and the only reason is because I don't need to change their opinion to share mine. I don't need to show the other person with a differing view how foolish they are or try to convince them how wrong and off base they are.
Even if you feel so strongly against the others' opinion, I perhaps naively, believe there is some common ground most of us can meet on.
It comes down to a basic mutual respect, share, converse and show different opinions and leave with a better understanding of how others you may totally disagree with feel. We need to be passionate, open and full of thoughts and ideas while still allowing respect for those that differ.
This is what makes our country great and I wish we could welcome instead of grimace ever time religion or politics is mentioned.
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