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A Jesuit Reflection On The 2016 Presidential Election Results: A Call To Love

We are one nation under GOD; we are men and women with and for others.

Gabby Southworth
Nov 14, 2016
Eastern Connecticut State University
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A Jesuit Reflection On The 2016 Presidential Election Results: A Call To Love
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I am not one to talk or post about politics. I avoid politics at all costs because of the confrontation, negative energy, and disunity I associate with them.

This upcoming election, however, sparked a reaction in me that I felt called to share.

The results of the 2016 presidential election marked a critical point in United States history, whether we like it or not. The election is over, but the hate and mixed reactions seems to never cease to end. Everyone has an opinion. Everyone has a story. Everyone's vote truly does count. Believe it or not, everyone can make a difference. Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Regardless of who you voted for, elections, campaigns, and the United States of America should never be based on hate. These things must be based on love and only love. Love always trumps hate.

Under the U.S. Constitution, we are and will always be one nation under GOD. And guess what, GOD should come first.

Reflecting on the Jesuit philosophy, we are men and women with and for others. God did not make us to be a divided people. God did not make us to hate. God made us to love and serve others. Love will always win. Our response to the election should be one of reflection and prayer. We need to pray for guidance for our president, hope for our country, unity for our people and renewal of our values. This is not a time to hate or a time to divide as a country, it’s a time to come together in love. What is it going to take for America to wake up and smell the love?

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