I think it's really sad whenever one fear-based reaction begets another one.... that these matters are so often perceived as two differing and opposing sides.... when actually what you usually have is people who actually share a commonality-- fear-- that could move them toward a different way of responding. Reactivity is so normal but so NOT constructive. I grieve when I see anyone dramatizing a belief system in such a way that what they primarily portray is a lack of deep, inner peace. To me, that shows a need for loving reassurance, but instead what so often happens is mutual intimidation. And there's the challenge, eh? How to respond so that real connection can breed real conversation, real relationship?

~Susan