What is Hate, and is it justified?
December 7th 2007 11:01
Hate
On the web I found reference to Christian Bible readings, from the Apostle Paul’s ‘Letters to the Romans’ (Chapter 12, Verses 9-21).
‘Let love be genuine. Hate what is evil.. Hold fast to what is good. Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal. Be ardent in spirit. Serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ No, ‘if your enemies are hungry, feed them; of they are thirsty; give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good
I find some of these edicts hard to live with and I often see the word HATE appearing in posts but do they really mean hate with all it's full ramifications, or is it just a way of saying "I dislike intensely."
There are some people I hate, but with time the hate diminishes so I am less inclined to be affected by it.
But as this blog is about Hate as well as fear and love, I thought it was time it got a mention.
How do you feel about HATE and what do you think is really intended when the word is used.
This is not a Bible lesson, just a convenient way of drawing on history and commonly held beliefs. It is not about religion and yet I would be surprised if people did not mention religion in their replies.
Despite the fact that it is the weekend and people have better and different things to do, I hope you will give me your views on this one.
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