Early primary voting is open in Texas. Are you wondering how to talk about politics without starting WWIII at your house? Well, here’s a short video (less than 4 minutes) to help you find common ground. Yep, even with people you think are pretty dang extreme politically.

Common Ground

First, prepare to get your mind blown. This video is guaranteed to give you a different way to think about the political spectrum!

Next, start enjoying better conversations with your family and community. You may be surprised to find you have a lot more common ground than you realize even with folks who like to think for themselves.

Re-Defining the Political Spectrum

With Two Side of Self-Righteousness

By the way, there’s something important I forgot to say in the video. When people fall too far off the Political Spectrum Circle, they end up with self-righteousness on BOTH sides, no matter which direction they started from. Interesting, huh?

When you hear politicians and media types getting all self-righteous that’s a clue they are way off base. Clearly, we look for humility, common sense, and judiciousness in the folks we trust.

Also, there are many more hellish consequences of both extremes than I listed in the video. Including, lawlessness, oppression, anarchy, civil liberty violations, disrespect for human rights, to name a few more. Sound familiar? Sadly, yes.

Thinking For Ourselves, Thank You Very Much!

Of course, it’s no surprise to say we have many opinionated people in my own family, often with divergent views.

“We taught our children to think for themselves and then we were surprised when they didn’t agree with us,” as my mom, Ann Primer, used to say with a smile.

Anna joined me on some episodes to talk about how to raise kids who think judiciously and independently about politics. Perhaps, reading about true liberals, and true conservatives appeals to you, too.

Did you know you can be all three – liberal, conservative, and moderate – at once? You bet! You sure can be and you probably are all three yourself.

The Miracle of Unity

Obviously, political and media hucksters try to persuade us that unity is impossible among those who disagree. How silly!

Hopefully, anytime you get two brains in the same room, they will have different ideas. If you get a whole bunch of people, you get even more input. Thank goodness! But only if leaders are sincerely open to common sense ideas. Leaders who resist different ideas shut down conversation.

In family and community, bringing lots of ideas to the table and finding solutions to common challenges thrills us all. Miracles happen in unity.

Next Up

Speaking of bringing people together, this Friday night and Saturday morning I get to emcee the regional women’s conference Deep in The Heart! My friend and Deep in the Heart Founder Grace English unites GREAT women of all ages and backgrounds. It’s going to be awesome!

Naturally, Keynote Speaker Tammy Whitehurst leads a team of outstanding speakers, including B.J. Garrett, Nettie Patterson, Jennifer Perkins, Shelley Whitenburg, Kimberly Thomas, and Denise Bowens.

So we are in for a treat. It’s not too late to join us. I’d love to see ya there!

Then, next week I’ll be sharing a wonderful episode with author Michelle Lazurek. You’re gonna love the heart of this dear woman. I can’t wait to share her interview.

“I help Christians reach their potential, mentor new writers and give hope to weary leaders.” ~Michelle Lazurek. 

Most of all, thank YOU for being our friends in this journey to change the culture we love for the better!

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cathy

May we pray together?

Dear good Father, We raise our voices and thank YOU for the FREEDOM to be self-governing people. Thank You for the way Jesus paid for our free will by dying on the cross. We do not take for granted our free choices, but turn to You now for wisdom. Give us wisdom please to choose those who lead us. Give us spirits to listen for Your gentle voice and ears to hear each other. Bless us now because that is Your heart’s desire. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

We LOVE to hear from YOU!

How are you finding unity in spite of differences of opinion? When people try to cancel you, how are you responding in healthy ways? In what gentle leadership ways are you pushing back against bullying in your community?

More Favorite Quotes about Politics:

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” ~Plato

“In politics stupidity is not a handicap.” ~Napoleon Bonaparte

“You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.” ~Harry S Truman

Cathy Krafve, host of Fireside Talk Radio and author of The Well: The Art of Drawing Out Authentic Conversations and Marriage Conversation: From Coexisting to Cherished. We welcome your stories, ideas, and questions at CathyKrafve.com. 

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