Politics and religion

Thou shalt not talk about politics and religion. No, it's not a commandment you'll find in the Bible. Yet, many people act like it is. And in this current climate of dualism and judgmentalism, it's the safest way to go.
As Christians, we do not always take the safest way. Matthew 7:13-14 (NLT)
tells us:
13 “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way.14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it."
As Christians, we do not join the crowd moving through the wide gate, cursing others or committing verbal abuse against anyone they don't agree with.
At the same time, we who enter through the narrow gate must not hide, avoiding any discussions on religion and politics. We MUST add our voices to the discussion. They must be voices of calm acceptance for the opposition, and love for all God's children no matter what they believe. It's not for us to try to "convert" others' political views to ours, only to add our point of view to the discussion.
ALL OF THIS MUST BE DONE IN LOVE. We must model the kingdom of God on earth by our strength of character. Ephesians 4:29-32 says:
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
With Election Day just around the corner, let's make the discussions kind and tenderhearted. Above all, be sure to vote.