Seize the Day and can't we all just get along!

We have been preparing for a conference called Seize the Day! It is focused on already existing or those who desire to become multiethnic multicultural churches and ministries. Also in line with that is our preaching series at Vineyard Xtreme called "Can't we all just get along?" This is a huge issue considering our current presidential election. My question is how come this topic didn't become "hot" any sooner? An even better question is How come the church is not tackling this issue in a more intentional way with the gospel?