So. . .
A couple of days ago I was considering the differences between the concepts of conflict and dispute. I defined conflict as the time and space where differences meet and noted, therefore, that conflict is inherently neutral. However, when differences begin to "push" against one other, the result can be friction (a dispute).
What causes differences to create friction as opposed to co-existing/integrating in balance?
Fear.
The fear that our most basic needs are threatened and will not be met.
This fear propels us to perceive differences (values, ideas, beliefs, etc.) as distributive and, therefore, mutually exclusive. In other words, fear encourages us to focus on individual self-preservation regardless as to its impact on the whole.
Fear is a significant catalyst for action: fight or flight, either of which will eventually result in friction between differences.
Do we have a choice, or are we hardwired to view differences as threatening to our individual existence?
My sincere question to those who talk about "the gay agenda" and the dangers of LGBT being accepted as the norm: What are you afraid of . . . really?
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