Unity, Does America Really Want it?

MLK day which was passed on August 2nd, 1983 was a day to remember all the assiduous passion that Martin Luther King Jr. possessed in his venture for unity among races. By far the most divisive subject in our country to date from a secular standpoint is racism and how being enslaved was purportedly perpetuated into modern times. Martin Lurther King Jr. was quoted as saying this: “Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” In this inflammatory epoch of time, constantly bashing our opponents with brash words of hate and contempt, is unity even fathomable? I would say the metaphor of Matthew 5:15 can say the solution in the most eloquent and simplest terms, "Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house". Meaning, do we continue to constantly barrage our opponent with pejorative tropes in hopes of an ideological change, or do we speak the truth with kindness and dignity? Our destructive nature to be right and the constant need for attention have hindered this process of unity that the majority of America truly aspires to have. We must die to ourselves daily(Luke 9:23) in order to not be of this world but to be vehemently against the cruelty and agony this world poses on us. Equality is inherently predisposed in our being, and giving to ones in need should surpass any other virtue one so desires. The golden rule comes to mind when giving is of the subject matter, “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets"(Matthew 7:12). If we adamantly followed this rule, a government would be of minuscule size. So you may ask, how do we unite? First, give unto others your time, money, and love. Love in this sense meaning, speak the truth in a very kind and dignified manner, for this will accomplish more than a quarrel. Don't also be afraid to speak out of love with someone you absolutely disagree with, because having this difficult conversation may change that person who in return may change the world, regardless of how provocative one may react(I call this the Billy Graham effect). Secondly, we must have cogent discourse with the absence of negative visceral feelings. What separates America the most is the vilification and death of discourse. Without this facet of dialogue, no side will merely listen to the other, sounding like the teacher in Charlie Brown (wa wa wa wa wa). Lastly, our vision as a country will have to aline morally, and if this fails to happen, there will be nothing more to do than divorce one side of the country from the other (1 Corinthians 5:5). This would be an absolute shame, but the truth will prevail as long as we love our neighbor as ourselves to which is a topic of its own. This article pertains to a secular mind and of the spiritual mind because biblical principles always provide a safe haven for humanity, these principles will never fail. By the looks of our current state, unity will only take place on the basis of morality, culture, and GOD! We must listen, and propagate the truth.