Do you have an opinion regarding rights of gay persons’ right to have recognized legal marriages or unions?  Got an opinion of abortion?  How do you feel about gun control?

I have opinions on each of the above issues.

Mine may not be the same as yours.  Then again, maybe we agree.

Whether we do or not have the same opinion  has no bearing on yours or my worth as a human being.  Neither does it need to affect our friendship. 

I promise not to try to assure you that I have all the wisdom and all the answers.  Please give me the same consideration with your views.

Sure…we can talk about contentious issues.  I’m quite willing to listen to your view and have even been known to change my view after hearing another person’s rationale for a particular opinion.

Too often, though, I think our society has caused us to be frightened of those with whom we disagree.  And that causes many of us to be disagreeable. 

I believe God created you.  I am convinced that God doesn’t create junk.  You are, therefore, significant in my eyes. 

Anyone care to articulate on this subject?

 

 

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