Identification

 

This "nineties" portrayal (still relevant and more so) reminds me of the religious identification process.  We Catholics frequently find ourselves at "step 5."  We act like braying donkeys and trumpeting elephants covering each other with spit and hateful religious and/or political language. The media has profit in emphasizing our differences and ramping up bitter debates fueled by misinformation and lies.  

Religion involves politics whether we like it or not.  We all get caught up in the drama to the point where we forget we are all children of God and of one body - the Body of Christ.  Let's identify with Jesus Christ, not any political candidate unless that candidate follows Christ.  Let our Catholic conscience be our guide.

Deacon David Pierce