If we look at the polarization in today’s world between nations, political parties, races, genders, and so on, we can easily see that the one thing all these conflicting viewpoints lack most, is love for each other. We don’t have to like or agree with everyone, however we can practice love and goodwill toward everyone. In fact, we must. If we don’t, solutions to our problems will never be found.

Is this simplistic? Well, Christ Jesus didn’t think so. In fact, his message of love for one another is one of two key points in his teachings. The first is to love God, and the second is to love our fellow man. Not surprisingly, the simplest and most important directive is also the most difficult to practice. Jesus’ teaching on love changed the religious trajectory of the entire world and is still doing so over 2,000 years later.