[R. Scott]

crossing over into Christian-hating

I know that language changes over time, but lately “hatred” seems to have become synonymous with “disagreement”.
If I disagree with some tenets of a religion I must hate that religion.
If I disagree with the homosexual lifestyle, I must hate homosexuals.
If I disagree with some aspects of a racial norm, I must hate that race.
If I disagree with a political party’s stance, I must hate that party.
If I disagree with a politician on any aspect of policy, I must hate that politician.

Sorry, I refuse to “hate” unless there is a real driving deep seated reason. “Hate” is a very strong emotion - possibly the strongest one we have. I will “disagree” or “dislike”, but not hate - no matter how politically correct it may be today.

[Liz]

I tend to use the word hate, as I would use the word love, as a visceral psychological condition --- as in a mindset---rather than mere shallow emotion.

Using the word hate --as well as love--in such a context describes a whole range of potentialities. For example, love suggests sex, desire, gratification.

Hate suggests depersonalization, subugation, marginalization.

[Steve0113]

Sorry, I refuse to “hate” unless there is a real driving deep seated reason. “Hate” is a very strong emotion - possibly the strongest one we have. I will “disagree” or “dislike”, but not hate - no matter how politically correct it may be today.

Well said.

[DonnerT]

Hey, its OK to hate sin and its purveyors.