And you shall love your neighbor as yourself

And you shall love your neighbor as yourself, whether they think like you or differently. Everyone’s voice deserves to be heard without being judged or criticized.

Everyone has the right to express themselves as they wish, and certainly without being ostracized based on gender, religion, color, race, clothing choices, appearance, intelligence level, education, origin, or political opinion.

I read posts from people who chose to share their decisions and comments from others declaring they will boycott them based on their choice.

This is ostracism, dear friends—this is how it begins.

A child who thinks differently from me, behaves differently from me, dresses differently from me—I choose to ostracize them. Where is the personal example? What are our children learning?

I hear about couples arguing and divorcing over political opinions. It’s no secret that in my home, opinions are divided. This is precisely where our strength lies—in our ability to bridge the gap, despite the differences. To set an example for our children that it’s okay to have differing opinions and still love and live together.

Choices have consequences. And whatever the results may be, we are together because that is what we chose.

We are fundamentally different people, but the most important value we can give our children is love for all people. In my family and friend circles, there is everything—from young to old, women and men, all sexual orientations, all types of families, all colors, diverse professions, and differing opinions. I love each and every one of the people in my circles and choose them anew every day—not because of their political opinions, and not despite them.

But because of what does connect us.

Love for humanity is not just a slogan—it’s a way of life.

#LoveYourNeighborAsYourself

#Choices

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