The polarization in America has gotten worse over the past few years. There are many theories but no proofs showing why, but I have an idea as a result of 40 years of counseling.
In a word: BITTERNESS, a desire for revenge and a refusal to forgive. It says, "I demand that ______ be punished."
Hebrews 12: 14 Pursue peace with all people and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord
15 watching diligently so that no one falls short of the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness spring up to cause trouble, and many become defiled by it
Peace and harmony can arrive only as a result of grace. Grace is the opposite of revenge and justice. revenge and a lack of grace can focus on ourselves and others. It can be focused on individuals or groups.
When focused inwardly it leads to depression and anxiety and even suicide. Rage and bitterness is very destructive to the carrier and those around them.
When focused outward it can be directed at one person or at a group or leader. A political party, a President, a nation. In some cases a church or religion. Karl Marx was the son of a Jewish father that converted to Christianity for protection and business. His resentment led him to despise all religions and even God which he severely punished.
The people that explode and act out tend to be outwardly timid, passive, and weak. They will often have powerful fantasy filled lives who may play violent games or write violent stories, but act passively and mild mannered.
It is the weak and timid that blow up and get revenge. It is rarely the strong, independent, hunters that go out with their buddies to sit in a duck blind or stalk a deer. the bearded men of Duck Dynasty are as safe as a nursery worker. Barney Fife was a danger to anyone that scared him.
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