People are getting angry… and angry people hurt others.
We all need to take the marriage equality vote (aka known as Same-Sex Marriage) very seriously.
We also need to go gently with everyone around us, regardless of who they are and where they stand.
Very vocal, impassioned (sometimes angry) people on BOTH sides are saying “WE have the Truth” and frequently imply “God is on OUR side”. However, while the vote may be black and white, the issue and most people’s thinking on the issue are not.
We are all on a journey that involves a major transition in our personal and nation-wide thinking. Ten years ago I would have voted No, five years ago it would have been a very difficult decision for me. Today I will vote Yes without hesitation, but that doesn’t mean I have no questions and concerns about some implications of this change.
All of us, wherever our thinking is at, need to keep respecting and listening to one another. Judging one another causes people to respond defensively and will often hinder people making the transition because they ‘dig in’ where they are at.
And be aware, some people will never change their minds… but that’s okay. Perhaps we actually need these people to help ensure we carefully address and manage the profound implications of this transition as we move into the future.
Ian James 01-09-2017
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Comments on: "Yes & No voters… Go gently with each other" (2)
Beautifully expressed thoughts dear Ian. We need voices like yours out there – so much.
Thanks Bron.