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When sacred words are co-opted for purposes you oppose

My favorite verse about love and kindness was quoted by someone defending beliefs I find harmful and now I can't read it without thinking about that conversation.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Political appropriation has contaminated your relationship with cherished teachings.

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