Now that the election is over, will you stop defaming, name calling and hating those of a different political viewpoint? Will you get back to doing as Jesus commanded us to do and love both thy neighbor and thy enemy?

These last few days there have been many Christians on FB acting very un-Christlike; I would not have known you as one of Christ's followers by your postings and hatred. I saw none of Christ's love for others in how you behaved publicly using social media.

For those that did call names, posted half truths, defamed others and acted in hatred (and I saw this from friends on both the left and the right), I hope you will take this time to reflect, confess unto God and repent. And that from here forward you present yourself and the Gospel message which marks you with more clarity, gentleness, kindness and love.

Calling someone names over politics will NOT help win them into God's kingdom; but loving them will.

God's grace be with you,
Fr. Charles Butler