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Written by Jason, Doctor of Meta-Physics
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Are we stronger together or apart? Which is the better approach to success? Why do some insist on being so divisive?
Alright, so most my articles deal mainly with psychology in regards to individuals. This one though, also deals with psychology in regards to groups, our entire society even. It's on unity, and I do NOT mean all of us being one in the same, I'm talking about us being 'united' in purpose!
So I'll, like I normally do, use a scenario from my own life. I am a director at a local youth center. We are officially 'non-denominational' in such as we only adhere to 'core beliefs' in regards to Christianity. (If your not religious, please keep reading, this is just setting the scenario up...) We have always been supported by various church groups, and they always cooperate with one another putting aside their differences for the common good!
Recently we had a a husband and wife ask about doing a 'youth center' church service, I said sure thing, as long as it keeps non-denominational in nature and all the local Christian churches be welcomed. Well they first gave the impression they liked that, then last week they showed us they didn't like it and instead wanted to excluded one specific church group, and that churches youth. So they prefer to be divisive and not work in unity. (Okay scenario is done now)
So now let's look at this attitude, the one that prefers division as opposed to unity. Why do some people seem to think this is the way to do things? Are they maybe afraid of the idea that maybe they are wrong (Now I'm talking in totally general terms, not religious) Maybe they are full of themselves and think that they should be the only voice being heard. Either way it's dangerous for them.
These attitudes are border line extremist attitudes. We should all know what dangers come with extremism in any form. It's dangerous to one's own well being, and to the well being of those around them.
How can we handle people like this? Very carefully. Remember that they are like this for a reason, and there attitude can turn volatile very quickly. Approach the situations in a loving tolerant way, show them why it's better to cooperate and be unified then to balk and be divisive. If all else fails, abandon them....
Remember we are better off together then apart!
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