“Hate has become a national currency in America. It is our first and favorite reaction to politics and business. And it will continue to be our favorite emotion so long as the likes of Limbaugh and Olbermann are the heroes we choose”– so says Noah Blumenthal in his article, “We’re Becoming a Nation of Haters,” today on AOL News.
I have found in the day to day, hate is becoming the “currency of America,” or at the very least, there is an unsatiable craving for opinion–passionate opinion. For any given news headline we, as Americans, must have a strong opinion; the more hateful the better.
That’s the thing with hate. Some believe expressing great hate is the same as showing love for that which you don’t hate. If I express passionate hate toward the left, I’m really communicating an intense love of conservatism. In order to show my allegience to the Church, I must really hate Muslims. I must hate LeBron James if I am to be considered a true Clevland fan.
Not so. Hate is kind of like credit cards. Credit cards parade as real money. You can use credit cards as you would cash, but the more you use them, the more debt you accrue. Hate might parade as love or passion or devotion, but it’s simply debt for your soul.
Hate creates enemies, not disciples. “Love your enemies,” Jesus commands. Great. Now what?
To read Noah’s article, click here: http://www.aolnews.com/opinion/article/opinion-were-becoming-a-nation-of-haters/19547053
