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On the hindrance of imaginary hatred


As a highly emotional species, human beings tend to argue with our hearts as much as we think with it. It is far easier to "win" debates, and convince people you are right, with emotional arguments than rational ones. In theology and politics, we see this a lot. Arguments against God are typically based on one's distaste for his actions or character, rather than any evidence regarding His existence. Arguments for a policy, similarly, are often based on how compassionate the policy seems on paper, rather than on whether the policy actually works.


Although these arguments are effective, they can at least be tackled by bringing reason back into discussion. We can say, for example, yes, I understand the appeal of "free" healthcare, but in practice, first of all, it is literally impossible to provide in a world with limited resources, and second, business improves with competition. From there, the discussion can easily expand into "this policy works/would work, and here's why...".


But reasonable discussion does lead to a mutual understanding and a functional conclusion, and this is what the devil really hates. Therefore, he has devised a new and more effective strategy: Shut down reasonable discussion by not only imagining hatred, but flat out banning it. You're a bigot, you're a homophobe, your misogynistic, so you have to lose your job, be forced to choose between your faith and your business, and in some cases even face prosecution for violating some arbitrary "hate speech" law.


Now, first and foremost, the Christian faith is inherently against hatred. The Bible tells us to love our enemies, pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:43-48), and live peacefully with all people as far as it depends on us (Romans 12:18). This is beyond dispute, because it is literally written in black and white in our very own Holy book, inspired by God Himself. It's even quite well known, with most of that being spoken aloud by Christ Himself at the famous "Sermon on the Mount". Therefore, hatred, at least where it concerns people, is a noticeably anti-Christian attitude. Christians are effectively supposed to hate the sin, but never the sinner.


Nevertheless, hatred itself is not a disqualifier for a good point. Even if you hate a person with every fibre of your being, that doesn't mean you're necessarily preaching error. In fact, hatred may often be entirely justified. If someone bullies you relentlessly, robs you, abuses you, harms someone or something you love, or many other things, you may well hate them. That doesn't mean your hatred is a good thing, but it also does not mean you have a bad point. "You're only saying that because you hate me" is, frankly, a stupid response to "please stop taking my lunch money".


So how much more stupid, given that it is almost never merited, is "you're a hateful bigot" as a response to just about anything that challenges the modern Left wing narrative? I do not hate transgender people, but even if I did, trans activists would still have to contend with the biological fact that gender is an immutable trait, and there are only two of them. I do not hate women, but even if I was so deluded, that wouldn't alter the fact that abortion ends a human life, and therefore it's not as simple as "my body, my choice". I do not hate black people, but if I was so inclined, I would still be justified in saying getting rid of the police force is the best way to ensure crime runs rampant.


You see, then, how imaginary hatred is the most irritating example of a red herring the devil has ever invented. It identifies no real problems, provides no real solutions, and generates no peace. All that happens when you throw childish "you hate me" tantrums is progress is hindered.


Unfortunately, the people who most need to hear this will almost certainly never read it. Their "don't think, just scream" attitude is precisely what will ensure they won't. But what these people need to learn, and society would greatly benefit from it, is that first of all, we should never assume hatred is where it isn't, but second, even if it is present, it does not detract from the point. It is the point that needs to be addressed, not your perception of the attitude of the one making it. Talking is more effective than any childish tantrum. Therefore, let go of all delusions of hate, and let's work together to produce a better world here, and hopefully get as many people as possible into God's world after.

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