Love and Empathy

from December 19, 2017

A old, and close family associate is obsessed with the idea that I am not a born again Christian and he is sending me critical and accusatory emails.
This is my response to him, below. Any comments in facebook land?

All ideas and comments are welcome...?

 "Sorry you are obsessed with this simple idea. It occurs to me that it is perfectly possible to have loving relationships based on nurturing, caring and mutual support without the same understanding of how the world works or even the same code of behavior. A good example would be with an animal.

 We can have a loving, trusting, nurturing relationship with a dog, horse, cat, or most mammals that is genuine and has true emotions. These animals will even behave in ways we find unacceptable, but we still love and care for them. Why is it so difficult to love and care for humans? Why is it so difficult to feel compassion and warmth with someone who does not have your same priorities, or goals in life? (for example -- an artist, or musician instead of an auto mechanic or mail carrier)

 Most mammals feel love and affection unconditionally, why is it so difficult for so many humans to feel love?

 Concentrate on the love and empathy.

 Thanks.

 William"