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Against Political Posting

The Internet has never been so partisan.  Immigration, ICE, Greenland--everyone parrots their tribal taglines.  If you do not loudly and proudly proclaim your position, you are a bad person and should feel bad about yourself.  You will certainly be on the wrong side of history!

Alas, I have found great freedom in remembering that I do not, in fact, have to voice my opinion on every matter.  I do not have to endorse or decry politicians, government entities, and/or ethnic groups every time some conflagration occurs.  I don't have to pick sides, solve social ills, or litigate uses of force. 

As a follower of Jesus Christ, I am responsible to love my neighbor, to pray for my leaders and fellow-citizens, and to do what good I can in the world.  I am not responsible to declare my position on every issue, every tragedy, every outrage.  I will not be judged by whether or not I had every issue figured out.  I will be judged by whether or not I loved my God and my neighbor appropriately.

Remember, the media is lying to you.  The government is lying to you.  Given the prevalence of propaganda and recent advances in AI, your eyes are probably lying to you, too.  So, stay informed.  Stand up for truth.  Overcome evil with good.  But remember, you don't have to mention any of it on social media.  

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