I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving on the 24th! I know I had a good one while spending it with my family. You can't go wrong with turkey and football. But as Thanksgiving passes we all move into the Christmas season. For most of us, Christmas is a time where we once again spend time with our families. I'm not sure about you but I know that at Christmas dinner there is always one conversation that comes up...
That is the conversation about U.S. politics. And with the Republican primaries being so close, I know that this year's discussion will be an interesting one to say the least. With the family debates come disagreement between family members. First and foremost, if you happen to find yourself in a political argument with family members, don't let one conversation ruin the relationships you have with those in your family. One political conversation is nothing to lose family over. Use the conversation to help gain a better understanding of how others think and view our political system. I encourage you not to get so entangled in the arguing party of the conversation. Instead, I ask you to reflect on what your beliefs are. There is no need to be angry at family over one conversation, but that one conversation can help you really find out what you really believe in.
When thinking about the upcoming primaries, and the not so far away Presidential general election, reflect on if the way you vote goes along with Christian teaching. Are you pro-life? What are your thoughts on immigration? Don't just vote for someone because you know your family members did to. Don't just like a candidate because they are a Republican or Democrat. When making your decision on who to vote for look at the candidates' voting records, what they have said/done and ask yourself if their views are in line with yours. After you have done that, take some time to reflect on whether or not your views are within Christian teaching. I'm not telling you to go out and spend days reflecting on the topic, but maybe just a few minutes after this prospective conversation ask yourself some of the above questions.
Most importantly you can't forget that it is the Christmas season. So don't go out looking to start a political argument with your family. Remember that the Christmas season, just like Thanksgiving a few weeks ago, is a time for family.
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