True Convictions

Conviction: (noun) an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence.

I watched an interesting segment on a morning television talk show this morning featuring five lionesses and apparently a relatively unknown radio and television show host. Without delving into the hilarious mess that it became, there was an interesting dialogue I wanted to write about. The lead 'investigative journalist' asked the guest "What are your true convictions" and after several ADD moments, he answers the question: God, founding of our country, and family. While staring deep into his tear-filled eyes, she professionally follows up with, "I think we all believe in the country, in God and family. So what are your true convictions?" Part of the audience had a similar reaction to mine, laughter! Is she serious? Does she think his answer is going to be different? It made me think her question, "What are your convictions?"

By looking at the definition, I believe that most everyone, as Ms. WaWa herself pointed out, has the same convictions. This is the common ground that binds the human race. What do you have an "unshakable belief in" that doesn't need any "proof or evidence"? My convictions are absolutely an unshakable belief in God, in His Son, Jesus Christ, and that they have a plan for all of Their children. And that the foundation of that plan is rooted in the family. I have an unshakable belief in freedom and that it is a right endowed to everyone. All of my "opinions" or "political positions" stem from my beliefs. How I apply my convictions to my political positions is what separates me from a liberal. It isn't good versus bad, it is just different. But as I have said previously, our convictions is where we can most likely find common ground.