One of my frequent sayings is, “We raise our children to be independent – and they go and do it.” We raise our children to be independent from us – not, of course, from responsibility for their own care, growth, and ethics; from society, economics and culture; or from the global environment.
I wonder if God says something similar about us.
To others, particularly those whose beliefs are very different from ours, let us choose love, not self-righteousness.
Let us say by our actions –
We are members of the same family.
I recognize you as my equal.
I love you, even if I don’t love everything you say and do.
Let’s get to know each other.
Let’s work together for what we both regard as a more just, equitable, peaceful and healthy society.
