Shouting, Violence, Coercion, Group Think and Loss of Freedom

The loudest voices in any room or conversation are usually the ones who lead a group into agreeing on a position. The problem with this is, loud does not automatically equate to being right. For belief should not bend a knee to loudness, rather it should bend only to God.

Abba Eban, the former diplomat and Israeli Statesman once said, “ A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually.” We believe that in many instances he is correct, and undoubtedly he is correct when it comes to politics. For “consensus” is being pushed upon us even though it may not be the best for all of us.

Unfortunately, we are seeing this play out today throughout our communities. Eban, was correct when he made his statement, and it holds true today as well. Thus, let us listen, debate and within context compromise instead of consenting to that which we may not believe. For in the end, once you abdicate your belief, you are abdicating your freedom.

#God’s Love Matters