Today I was surprised to wake up and find out about what happened in the United States Supreme Court this morning.
It seemed quiet to me, for such a big decision. But perhaps that’s just because I don’t live near any big cities.
But by now, the noise is beginning to grow. Much celebration, much dissent.
I am optimistic, and excited for my friends. Even though this came about perhaps a little more forcefully for comfort government-wise, and even though this sparks a variety of other questions and concerns for the future, I sincerely hope this is the beginning of something better.
I hope we will be able to treat each other with so much more grace than we have been. This won’t work well without it. In fact, not being able to love each other will kill our country far faster than redefining traditions ever will.
We don’t necessarily have to agree. With such a diversity of experiences, that’s just not possible. But let’s not demonize or silence each other. Let’s not hurt each other to make a point, or cheer on the ones that do. (Looking at both sides, here.)
Love wins. Christians believe that more fervently than anyone else I’ve ever met. Let’s have a little more faith in it.
Opinions aside, let’s make this a positive mark in the history books.
Odonata 