To The Reader’s Forum:

Our political environment is as much on my mind as everyones. It seems like this particular election more than any other.

On my mind is the future of our country, but also the future of our society. My reading this morning struck a cord and I was moved to share, rather than share my political beliefs. It referenced Matthew 7:1-2. ” Do not judge,or you too will be judged. For the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

I often quote this truth, but am I living it ? The reading went on to refer to Jesus saying: “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone…” As we move through and more importantly past this election season, my prayer is that we can all move forward as one. We recently lost our mother at 101 years, she voted for the last time at 100 years.

She had her strong political beliefs, but I never once heard her spew hatred towards those who didn’t share them. May we all follow her example and move forward as one.

Peace, Love and Joy

Kathy Ludwig

Ashville