Let me ramble out a few questions about this whole big mess:
- Have you thought through everyone’s motives in this situation – including the president, the players, and the media?
- If you’re mad, have you asked yourself “Why”?
- I fear in many debates anger’s presence only comes from our “shock” that not everyone thinks like we do (or how we think they should).
- Could you stand as a friend with someone who doesn’t agree with your position?
- Could you express those disagreements over coffee or dinner without screaming and shouting?
- Do you realize screaming, shouting, and divisiveness are exactly what some people desire for this situation?
- If you support the president, do you realize that he is using his position to influence a private employer to fire people for using their free speech in a manner that disagrees with his views?
- Does the above (true) bullet point scare you? If not, would you be willing to do some reading to understand our government’s true role and what free speech really means?
- If you don’t understand players’ protest, have you or would you read something which would help you understand their concerns about injustice?
- Have you asked yourself “What does the flag really represent?”
- In your view, how would you describe America?
- Do you think certain people benefit from disunity?
- How can you work toward unity in your life, your social media posts, and as you seek to “love your neighbor as yourself?” (Matthew 22:37-40)