Division

Division is so evident in our world. This is not suprising really. But for some reason I am crazy perplexed about the division in the church. It seems to become more and more of a reality to me every day. Never has it been more apparent than now. With the presidential election only 2 weeks away - it seems everyone has an opinion - and it's usually a pretty strong one. I don't like division and I certainly don't want to become part of the problem. But how do I avoid this? I have opinions too. And, of course, they are strong ones! There has to be a way to put our differences aside and focus on what matters. Jesus. Love. People. (Or does there?) Why is it so easy to lose sight of what's important? Why do we (specifically Americans) get so caught up in capitalism and finger pointing and forget that there are human beings on the other side of our choices? Why do we spend so much time, money and energy lobbying against what we don't like - or dare I say hate - and so little time loving? I need to find an answer to this.