Hatred is Ironic
Hatred is ironic. I was watching Christopher Hitchens talk about Jerry Falwell last week on Anderson Cooper 360. As he spewed insults at not only the recently deceased Falwell, but everyone who believes in God, I was overcome by the irony of hatred. Here was a man who hates Falwell because he believes Falwell spreads hate. Rarely have I seen an interview where a person’s hatred for another individual was so palpable. It was oozing off the TV screen. Regardless of how we feel about people can we at least agree that hatred is counterproductive? Hate is one of those things that can never be done away with by returning the favor. That’s why Jesus suggests blessing those who curse you. Sounds like good advice to me.
