Bedrock

You know, I've always enjoyed a lively discussion, one where people may disagree, but their respect for each other precludes anger or unkind words. I've spent a number of years of my life learning and using Biblical principles to “resolve conflict peaceably, emphasizing reconciliation” (our mission statement). I've always thought that “make love, not war” was a far superior Christian approach, but that requires a bit of willingness not to insist that one is always right! What saddens me is that among my “friends,” I seem to have few to none who can disagree with me and my supportive friends without arrogant presumption and condescension. I am well aware that many of the secular progressives regard any who disagree as ignorant rubes. I wish William F. Buckley was still around. Clearly he was neither ignorant nor a rube. Thomas Sowell is still with us, and he evolved from a black leftist to a conservative through research and a powerful intellect. I may n