Open Arms

The fear in our world is palpable, and seems to be growing. We talk as though everyone is fighting someone, and "they" are fighting against "us." We say that the political right is "at war" with the left, and that faith is "at war" with science. Some say that our rights are being "attacked" and that our way of life is "under siege." Living under this blanket of fear affects how we relate to everyone else, especially those who aren't one of "us." But what if that is exactly the opposite of how God calls us to live? What if God is inviting us to live out of love, rather than fear? What if God heart of inclusivity means making peace, not war, with everyone? How would our lives and world change if we learned to live with open arms towards "them"?