Heavenly Father,

Our nation has become polarized by 14% of its people, 8% on the extreme left and 6% on the extreme right, so the statistics say (source). The rest of the people are amenable to compromise and solving problems in a practical way.

Help us to see what unites us rather than what divides us. Help even those who are strongly polarized to the left or right to see the goodness in each other. Help them to ask questions to understand the other person’s point of view instead of condemning them for their viewpoint.

Jesus taught us to stand up for what is right over what is expedient, but he certainly never raised his hand against any man, woman or child, even to those who crucified him. He forgave them. Those who would endanger the lives of their political opponents with bombs and firearms are not one with you Father. Help them to find their way back to you.

Help all Americans find forgiveness for each person they feel opposes them. This does not mean agreeing with them, but rather being able to appreciate their point of view and seeing the Christ in them however opacified by their pride, their anger, or their grief.

We can say “I don’t agree with that, but I see what you are thinking and feeling about it,” without vilifying the person. Help us to bless them instead and humbly pray that they see the truth, or that we learn the truth and live by it ourselves.

May we transcend our differences in order to more fully love one another. Your Son taught us “Love your enemies.” Help us to fulfill our promise to Him to be like Him, to act like Him, and find that same love for our political and other enemies.

In the name of, according to the teachings of, and in oneness with the spirit of Jesus Christ… Amen.

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