Inherent within bridge building is the necessity to intentionally partner and work with both worldviews. One cannot build a bridge without both worldviews present, and further:
- Both of the opposing worldviews must be actively engaged in the work.
- Both must put down the fear of going against the cultural grain of “acceptable” engagement and be bold enough to enter the bridge building process in proximity to one’s enemy
- Both must understand that there is a very real possibility that there will ultimately be no common ground between the members of the opposing worldviews. Sometimes, the only common ground is that both have a commitment to the bridge building process.
Building bridges does not mean everyone will eventually agree. It means both worldviews can view each other through a lens of worth based on their shared humanity.
— Andrew Marin, Our Last Option Chapter 4
How does seeing someone “through a lens of worth based on their shared humanity” impact your ability to love even in the midst of disagreement?
Much love!