Do you know the story of the 'Prodigal Son'? I liken it to this. We should always be trying to help people find their way with truth and love. I am the farthest person I know from being 'scared' to fight, physically, however, I do know that is a last resort and once this stuff hopefully comes to light the people that have been lead astray will need people that are cognitive and have open ears to talk to about their concerns.
I don't think we should ever leave our fellow men and women simply because they were once adversaries.
However, if this whole thing backs us up against a wall and requires us to fight, then that is what is written in the cards and we will be left with no choice at that point.
Also, do not expect others to be as accepting and open minded as you may be.
Here is a good quote to remember: "It is far easier to lie to someone and have them accept it as truth than it is to convince someone that they have been lied to."
People have a lot of pride and will have cognitive dissonance regarding the fact that they have been lead astray by a complete lie for so long. The mending part will be the hardest part of this operation. It could be a generation long.
Your last part is the biggest question.
Do you know the story of the 'Prodigal Son'? I liken it to this. We should always be trying to help people find their way with truth and love. I am the farthest person I know from being 'scared' to fight, physically, however, I do know that is a last resort and once this stuff hopefully comes to light the people that have been lead astray will need people that are cognitive and have open ears to talk to about their concerns.
I don't think we should ever leave our fellow men and women simply because they were once adversaries.
However, if this whole thing backs us up against a wall and requires us to fight, then that is what is written in the cards and we will be left with no choice at that point.
Absolutely.
Also, do not expect others to be as accepting and open minded as you may be.
Here is a good quote to remember: "It is far easier to lie to someone and have them accept it as truth than it is to convince someone that they have been lied to."
People have a lot of pride and will have cognitive dissonance regarding the fact that they have been lead astray by a complete lie for so long. The mending part will be the hardest part of this operation. It could be a generation long.
Be there for them, with an open ear, at the very least.