I grew up in that kind of church and over 30 years watched the entire world around me change: I have zero connection or desire to be in that world, my family mellowed out, the tv preachers all died.

Recent social media trends lead to far left liberals are attacking conservative people on social media directly, and vice versa. There's no opportunity for de-escalation on either side. Every confrontation is personal.

Conservatives don't respond to the vitriol. They have the exact same response you do to their hate. They put up barriers and become protective of their beliefs rather than engage in direct, vulnerable dialogue. They tune you out entirely and focus simply on defending and attacking. That's the only discourse left.

Do you realize the rich spectrum of conservative beliefs? Or do you see it all as a single position? There's so much opportunity to change hearts and minds, but it's all being squandered (and perhaps permanently so) on these petty fights and turf wars.

The other side is human, just as you. If they'd had a different life journey, they might stand beside you now. If you'd had theirs, you might be in their shoes.

I assume you've experienced a lot of change in your personal life. Understand and appreciate that everyone can take new paths.

All I'm asking is that you don't engage in petty attacks, as it's pointless, embittering, and drags out the battle. You can fight for what you believe without belittling.