A Different Story Frame

According to Brian McLaren there are at least 7 story frames  - in the way we relate to the Other.

Domination (classic imperialist Us over Them mentality)
Revolution (Us overthrowing domination of them)
Purification (Us eliminating Them)
Assimilation (Us converting Them to us)
Competition (Us competing with Them - seeing the other as rival)
Victimization (Us oppressed by Them - survival is our primary goal)
Insolation (Us apart from Them - separation and avoidance of them)

All of the above ways of relating to the other are not ideal (to say the least) and dangerous to humanity. In my humble opinion these story frames are not what followers of Jesus should entertain - though unfortunately we have many examples to the contraire.

McLaren looks at Genesis and the story of God's calling of Abraham as a model of how we should relate to the Other.
Ina nutshell God called Abraham with a strong identity - his greatness and strength was given for the sake of the Other(s); all the nations on the earth will be blessed through him.
Called to the Other for the sake of the Other.
Called to join God in healing a world torn by human hostility.