We are all going through something challenging, which is good, that is what growth feels like.  It also seems like every topic is controversial, just try posting an opinion on social media.  "I don't like peanut butter and jelly together because..." and you will get hate posts for days. But I do not feel like it needs to divide us.  I think it is good and healthy to have conversations with each other especially when we differ in opinion.  I believe we can have those conversations in reasonable and respectful ways. When I learn that my view on a particular topic is tarnished or biased, I owe it to myself and those I interact with, to expand my view beyond what I have experienced and empathize, appreciate, and respect others' experiences. We should apologize when needed, do some damage control where needed, but be better.  Eating peanut butter and jelly does not make you a gross person, I just prefer each flavor individually.  I still like you though. Expanding Excellence - Personal Paradise Builders Blueprint, Productivity Training (expanding-excellence.com)