I am tired of it.  Utterly, dismayingly, (that’s my big word for the day), totally sick and tired of it.  I can’t tell you how many times in the last few days I have seen posts from both my conservative and liberal friends attacking each other and accusing each other in totally inappropriate and misleading ways.

Take today for instance.  I read a facebook post about Carrie Underwood standing up for her baby as a person and how the liberal media criticized her for it. The article went on to say “liberals” are even willing to have children under the age of 5 killed because their brains have not fully formed consciousness.  Really, people?  Quit using scare tactics and mistruth and twisted statements to further your agenda.

The fact of the matter is that Carrie Underwood had a very nice conversation with Jimmy Fallon about singing to her baby.  It wasn’t even remotely about “defending right to life.” It was just a conversation about singing to her baby. One of the statements made in another article was an accusation that someone referred to it as “her unborn baby” instead of a life.  REALLY?  Do you know how many times I referred to my child as “the baby” when I was pregnant?  It didn’t in any way diminish my child’s life.

I confess, there are times I post articles that are about issues that get to me. Such as government research on farm animals in Nebraska, or Illinois’ new law giving schools access to social media passwords if they feel it is warranted.  But at least I checked Snopes first or verify it from other sources, before posting it.  And yes, I realize Snopes isn’t always the most reliable source, but I have found it to be generally helpful.

I guess my biggest concern is that as Christians we need to be loving, kind and respectful to others, even those we disagree with.  Yes, there are people out there doing wrong (some of them may even be us.)  And yes, I do believe that there is some mainstream media bias against Christians.  But what do you think Jesus’ response would be? I don’t see him getting on a political bandwagon to make his points. And, somehow I don’t see him going on Facebook and posting about all the big, bad people out there.  Instead I envision him loving on them and sitting down to meals with them, and listening to them. (Oh wait, I think he DID do that.)

What about you? How will you respond to people you disagree with? Will you treat them with love or disdain? Will you be honest with your concerns or blow things way out of proportion to make a point? Al I ask is that you think before you post.

Matthew 5:43-48–“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (NIV)

http://qpolitical.com/carrie-underwood-reveals-secrets-jimmy-fallon-making-liberals-furious/

http://tellmenow.com/2014/12/liberals-livid-after-carrie-underwood-says-this-about-faith/