I believe that love is a panacea for many social ills, ills
that we only treat the symptoms of. But not the cheap love of the entertainment
industry or dysfunctional celebrity gossip or romance novels.
When a child is given authentic love, they know it. They
don’t hate and don’t fear. They are confident in this love and act with
compassion in and on the world. They grow up knowing love.
But where can we learn about authentic love? Where can we
learn to navigate its demands and rewards? How can we learn the nature and
value of love early enough in life to practice it as we grow into adulthood?
Unfortunately, religious institutions, instead of embracing
a wide vision of love, preach a love that excludes many. In a world like ours,
we should value any and every example of committed love. We should celebrate
love in any genuine manifestation.
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