But the Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8 that “as much as possible” we should “live in peace with all men,” and in Ephesians 4 to “make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.” In other words, for Christians, this means unyielding conviction on the things that matter and open-handedness on things that don’t.

What does this look like in a social media age?

First, we should see those with whom we disagree not as enemies, but as neighbors. We should not see them as the sum total of their opinion, but as whole people, made in the image of God.

Second, while we must hold our deepest convictions strongly, we might hold our opinions on the secondary issues more loosely, being willing to hear the concerns of those who might have good reason to land in a different place.