An op-ed from Pacific School of Religion Professor Dr. Leonard McMahon

BERKELEY, Calif. — God entreats us to, “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another,” in John 13:34. While we may all agree with this sentiment in the abstract it can feel difficult in an election year when James Baldwin’s quote, “We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist,” feels more urgent.

The closer the election gets, the more urgent it feels. Yet, for progressive Christians the call to love remains. But how can we, when so much is at stake? | More

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