Is "hate" words or deeds ?

Question

I often get accused of being a "hater" by Muslims, yet I have done nothing hateful to Muslims- as a matter of fact, not too long ago I helped a Muslim woman and her child who were stranded in the middle of nowhere with a flat tire and no cell phone(instead of being thankful that someone was changing her tire, she was more concerned not to break Shariah law by talking to me or making eye contact with me- her 9 yr. old son was the only one who said thank you).

Contrast that with Muslims who call me "hater" yet fail to criticize those in their own religion who fly jet planes into buildings or blow up innocent civilians with suicide bombs.

So what is hate ? Simply saying things about another religion which they don't like or blowing up those who don't share your view of theology ?

swarr: I don't hate her. I pity her. That she felt her religion obliged her to not thank someone who helped her makes me very sad. If a Muslim or anyone else for that matter helped me out- I'd make sure they knew they had my gratitude- I'd offer them money, dinner, etc. I wasn't expecting $$$, I would have been happy with a "thank you."

raj: It's not about "culture." If Muslim "culture" or whatever you want to call the obsolete Shariah laws you follow says a woman can't tell someone thank you because they are a man, then I tell you there is a flaw with that culture.

As for abortion clinic doctors, almost every single hard-core pro-lifer condemns violence on clinics and those who are violent- notice they don't try to pin the blame on someone else or start bizarre conspiracy theories like "All the Jewish doctors left the clinic that day"...

Answer 1

i believe hate is both how you feel and what you do. Since actions speak louder than words

Answer 2

As the first respondent said, a thought... or less a thought than a state of mind... or less a state of mind than an aspect of one's nature. Example: You can be said to be a woman-hater, but that doesn't mean you're actively thinking about hating women all the time - you could be asleep, and not have women on your mind at all - but it would still be valid for someone to say you're a woman-hater at that moment because it refers to an attitude or a way you are likely to talk and act regarding women when the circumstances arise.

To your particular issue: No, I would say you're not a Muslim-hater if you're prepared to help Muslims in the same situation that you would help anyone else, and that there is no general tendency to talk about Muslims with hatred. You can be an Islam-hater without being a Muslim-hater.

Answer 3

Hate is something that happens in your thoughts. But, hate can turn into physical things which isn't good that are done to express your hatred. Sometimes we can stop hating and realize why we shouldn't, but I suppose you just have to be patient with those who continue and hope they start realizing soon. I wouldn't think much of the Muslim woman because all she was doing was following her religion. There are things that all people do to follow their religion and people should respect it. Just be happy that you helped someone and maybe made their day a little easier. =)

Answer 4

Generally speaking, speaking bad words in public, or swearing should be the lesser sin, and thus "better" within the context of this question. However, doing "bad deeds in secret" in some cases would have greater value and turn out beneficial to the majority, e.g., Robin Hood stealing from the rich and giving back to the poor, or NPA hitmen killing oppressive tyrants. And then again, if I fart in secret and spoil the mood of many, that would be murder most foul. But never will I confess it.

Answer 5

Well one, I think you have a lack of respect for the Muslim culture. The customs may be strange to you (especially those regarding Muslim women) but they are what the Muslims have been following for generations. Second, you can't judge a religion based on its fanatics. How about Christians who blow up abortion clinics or kill abortion doctors? Should all Christians apologize for these fanatics?

Answer 6

Can be either one or both. I can say hateful words that will inflame a situation or I can do something I know will be hurtful to someone that is in the room. Either is hate filled. If I said your mother is a _itch with crossed eyes and I had a good time in bed with her last night. You could take that as a real insult and be inflamed by it which is what I would have intended it to do. Hate. Or I can go by a person and spit on them. Hate again. So it can be either or both.

Answer 7

Hatred doesn't have to be a physical thing like hitting or shooting, it can be verbal or written also. I just saw a question earlier in which the writer called white women controllable sl**ts....well now that's just plain hateful. I'd say her boyfriend just threw her over for another woman and she's Pi**ed off. To then call all women of a certain colour Sl**ts, that's mean and hateful.

Answer 8

Remember when the 2nd grade teacher told you that name calling was bad?

To muslim extremest, it is a form of jihad. To debase your enemy with words to make the feel bad and emasculate them. Pay no attention to them, or let them know that you feel sorry for them.

The way that you would feel sorry for a woman who can't perform a simple task like changing a tire.

The way you feel sorry for a man who isn't around for his family when they need him.

The way you feel sorry for a family of jackals when only the whelp of an offspring understands that the sword of retribution has been spared from the little cur's neck and he comes back to lick the hand and offer fealty to the one that did not strangle him!

See what I mean? By calling you a hater, they are only name calling.

Answer 9

let ME say thank you for helping her, because its in your nature to help a human being. please don't assume she wasn't grateful. she probably was just nervous. please don't think they are all suicide bombers and terrorists. don't base your opinions of Muslims on what you hear on the news. the only thing you should focus on regarding the lady you helped, is that you know that you did a nice thing for someone because you are a kind person. i know so many Muslims who are deeply saddened that these radicals are hurting the reputation of the Islamic religion. i hope you research or visit a local mosque. ask questions, find out what they really believe in. what is more important is that God knows your heart and the kind things you do for people. that's all that really matters.

Answer 10

Hate is simply a feeling. It is a powerful feeling though and can lead to people doing evil things.
Jesus was perfect and therefore could not hate ,only love.

He could also feel pity for those with hatred as it destroys them as much as their victims eventually.

We need to try to love, not hate for the world to become a better place.

I pity the moslem women, they are usually uneducated and know no better. Therefore molems are wasting 51% of their brainpower, which is a pity too as their women will be unable to enlighten their children of either gender.

Answer 11

Hate or the converse, Love, would be a condition of your heart. The motive that compells you to act or speak is hate or love, not necessarily just the word or action.

For instance, if I had a child that professed to be a drug addict. Out of love I would make every attempt to help my child see the error of his/her ways, see what harm it is doing to their life and help them to change. If I didn't love my child, I wouldn't care what they did, as long as they are happy. Happiness of the individual in the circumstance doesn't always mean they are in a good or profitable situation.