I hate tyranny. I have no hate for any particular nation or people. You have no idea what you're talking about but that hasn't ever stopped you before. My religion has no bearing on this discussion.
Ah, but it does. It speaks to motivation.
Are you:
I wish mine didn't. However, mine says that I can expect 'the world' to hate me because the world will not seek Truth. I am intrigued by the 'motives and fruits' of the participants to this thread. I see several 'agendas' in play, and I also see those who seek 'The Final Solution' of both man and God.
'Believers and Unbelievers in the 21st Century'-'You shall know them by their love, and their fruits'.
I think Laz's question is a fair one, because by the answer your heart may be revealed. Of course, you might not be open to sharing your faith, and that is OK. I just think Laz's question is not unfair to this or any other discussion of 'faith'/belief.