Why is there hate from believers and non-believers alike?

Question

Peace and Love

Answer 1

Because we're all people, and sometimes people are rotten, religion or not.

Answer 2

Anger from a crushed and broken heart, soul, spirit. Sometimes this generates the hate in ones mind and engorges ones whole being. The feeling of hate permeates when the feeling of betrayal is poignant and new. Personalities have a lot to do with it. Some want complete devotion for a life time and expect too much out of others. Can't forgiving and hate goes with lack of self esteem. If you can't realize that you are worth more than the crime that was committed against you, and drown yourself in misery at someone's else's expense, you will never get to that place in life called peace.......accept, forgive, move on, and love.........

Answer 3

Because both believers and non-believers are HUMAN. And hate is an emotion that is specific to humans, regardless of their beliefs.
Now, the way the let it all out can, of course, totally differ - and that is what makes a believer, or a non-believer.
One may feel hate when hurt, but one may actually not show it or do nothing about if one believes or aligns oneself to a certain system of values. That makes the difference, I think.
By the way, even non-believers (those who do not believe in any God) may probably act correctly when it comes to hate, because human ethics codes and norms come to their help anytime.

Answer 4

I cannot answer for anyone else, but as far as I'm concerned, it is more resentment than hate. It is resentment at the negative experiences I have had over a period of nearly 5 decades because of religion, and the realization that religion is something some people have used over a period of ages in order to dominate the masses.

Most so-called Christians like to talk about "freedom and democracy", but in truth, they really mean that we are free and democratic ONLY AS LONG as we share their religious views, and the people who claim to be above human failings, who are obviously not.

So yes, I do resent organized Christianity greatly, and the only way to change my thinking is when Christians stop prosyletizing and start living BY EXAMPLE and NOT by trying to convert others or impose their views.

Answer 5

I guess you are asking how someone can believe in Jesus and still be filled with hate? It comes down to relationships:

If your relationship with Jesus is platonic, and full of head knowledge and rules, nothing is going to change much on the inside. In fact, your religion might become a weapon for swatting those "heathen" up side the head.

If, on the other hand, Jesus is the absolute Lord of your life, and infuses thought, word and deed with His loving kindness, you can't help but love your fellow man; regardless of their current state of being.

That doesn't mean, as some mistakenly assume, that a Christian has to be weak or stand there while you slap them around. It's all about meekness, and being strong enough in your faith to allow someone to be themselves and trust God to work on their insides.

Answer 6

The persecuted hate being persecuted, and the persecutors hate the guilt they develop from persecuting others (thus they translate their self-loathing into hatred for the persecuted).

It all stems from a fear of insecurity. The persecuted are insecure for obvious reasons. The persecutors are insecure about their privileged status.

One of the biggest causes of hatred and unrest prior to the American Civil War was the fear in the South that abolitionists would set free the slaves, who would naturally wreak their vengeance against their oppressors. The racial hatred still exists today. It's a classic example of that which I've described.

Answer 7

In my humble opinion, a "believer" full of hate is not a believer. The word "Christian" means "Christ-like" or "to be like Christ".

Christ did not "hate". He was loving and kind, even to His enemies, and to be a Christian is to "be like Christ" - to follow His example.

As a Christian, I also believe in Satan and his demons. And I believe that when we allow even one tiny opening for him to crawl into in our lives, it breeds hatred in many forms.

As Christians, we are not to judge others. And to express hatred to another person because they don't agree with our views or beliefs IS a judgement.

True Christians may be "guaranteed" entry into heaven (based on my beliefs of the Bible), but even the true Christian will stand before God some day and answer for their wrong doings. We may not have to face eternity in hell, but we will be held accountable.

I cannot speak about the hatred of non-believers. I have my thoughts, but to speculate would also be a form of judgement. As a true Christian, that is not my place or my right.

My wish (and hope) is that people will learn to simply treat every person with kindness and respect no matter who they are, what they believe, or where they come from. It would be a much better world to live in if we did.

Many Blessings.

Answer 8

We All Brothers N Sisters..And Every One Should Think Thats Way! NO HATE....YES Love AND Peace...

Answer 9

I think a lot of the time the non-believers are so hateful and rude to believers, that some of the believers retaliate. I'm sure they pray for forgiveness later, but it doesn't change the fact that they're making a bad name for Christians when they do it. Those of us who are believers just need to ignore the persecution we experience, and maybe set an example for non-believers so that we can show them how God helps us in our daily life. Christians being rude to non-believers only pushes them away, and makes it nearly impossible for their souls to be saved.

Answer 10

I agree...I dont know why everyone is fighting...It is so pointless...So we believe in God...What does that have to do with us being dumber than gnats? We should be able to live in peace like God wanted us to...

Peace and Love

Answer 11

because non believers are cruel to Christians and their view that a god exists, meanwhile, so called 'Christians' fight back and insult atheists. both sides argue and insult each other. personally i find it ridiculous, Christians shouldn't act like that and lower themselves to that of those attacking them. let god be their defender, not themselves.
i won't insult and argue with anyone, however I'll always discuss and use the bible to answer questions.

Jesus wanted his followers to love all people, including their enemies, those that fight back against them aren't imitating Jesus, it's as simple as that.