| If you want to start a heated discussion, just bring | | | | achieve. Sometimes common ground is never found. |
| up the subjects of religion or politics. People often | | | | Political settings can bring together people who feel |
| feel strongly about one or both topics and from an | | | | vehemently about their side of an issue. They are so |
| early age we are taught to avoid talking about them | | | | motivated by their beliefs that they are unlikely to |
| at parties or similar events. | | | | see the other side of the issue. |
| Religion and politics are very personal subjects and | | | | Sometimes the only way to find common ground in |
| many people have strong beliefs about them. For this | | | | the world of politics is to elect politicians to represent |
| reason, they are considered off limits in polite | | | | your particular view. That way they are likely to vote |
| discussions. | | | | as you would like when particular issues are being |
| Wars are still being fought over the subjects. Many | | | | considered. However, to ensure that your views are |
| people aren't open to new ideas. They believe their | | | | being represented, you have to remember to vote. |
| views on religion and/or politics is the correct one. | | | | Research the politicians that support as many of your |
| Some people feel comfortable with their opinions and | | | | views as possible. You may want to stump for them |
| are threatened by opposing ideas. They shut out | | | | or volunteer for their campaign to ensure they are |
| new ideas to protect themselves. Other ideas are | | | | elected or stay in office. |
| not considered or considered and quickly rejected. | | | | You may find that stacking the decks with politicians |
| Politicians often have the same problems when | | | | you support will aid in promoting discussions of topics |
| discussing hot button issues. Many times differences | | | | that concern you. It may lead to the passing of bills |
| in opinion lead to arguments and resolution is hard to | | | | that support your agenda. |