The other day I heard a commentator make the remark about how people are choosing up sides on every issue. It doesn't have to be political, either. I personally know some people who are Absolutely Apple go up against those who are Absolutely Android. One 'user' looks down upon the other, almost in disdain. Really, it's not the type of thing where taking up sides is necessary. The whole situation is a matter of personal preference and perhaps budget.
As a joke, to make the point, the guys on the program were going off on each other over their choices in TV viewing. One would never watch, as an example, "NCIS", while the other guy looked down his nose at "Castle". You get one or the other, not both, it seems. You are either Team NCIS or Team Castle, nothing in between. No margin for discussion or compromise or personal preference. Done!
In following a certain thread online, folks take firm stances on matters of religion, and I fall into line with some of them. I have zero wiggle room when it comes to a few hard and fast practices, but do see how another person would be a little more willing to allow some give and take on things. I just had that happen recently with a morning devotion I take in daily. Instead of fantastic organ music one morning there was piano, guitar, banjo, and flute. What? No accordion? I might have managed to hang in except for the strings. Does no one play the violin or viola there? How about the cello or bass? Push, push, push. Ugh! Fortunately I can fast forward through that portion, most usually my favorite part, and get to the reading and sermon. Makes me sad to do it, but my tolerance level is extremely low when it comes to worship. I, too, have chosen up sides, and I am on Team Organ!
