Do Christians have a hate list?

Question

I am not talking about a specific person, I am talking about a specific group.

Answer 1

Some do. I mean, when 9/11 happened Falwell and Robertson had a litany of communities they blamed: lesbians, abortionists, and liberals.

You know, I've always wondered how lesbians and abortionists go together, since, you know... but I guess that's just a mystery of theology!

Answer 2

The Bible instructs, "hate what is evil" (Romans 12:9). If we were to make a list, a good place to start might be with the 'Four Sins that Cry out to Heaven for Vengeance':

1) Homicide (Genesis 4:10)
2) Sodomy (Genesis 18:20-21)
3) Oppression of Widows and Orphans (Exodus 21-23)
4) Cheating Laborers of Their Due (Deuteronomy 24:14-15)

Answer 3

Well, I don't like the question but I can contribute this: What Christian group are you talking about? Be more specific. The answer will also change depending on what country your Christians are living in.

Answer 4

The answer is not as simple or "cut-and-dried" as some would want:

We are called to "hate the sin while loving the sinner."

We (when we are honest) hate that in ourselves that is dark and evil - because we, too, are broken beings who need God to fix us.

We must hate the world...and by that we mean the world's system of false dealing, lies, and oppression, used (sometimes even in the Name of God) to kill men, outrage women, and twist and use children.

We must hate the attitude that says "whatever," knowing that Evil DOES exist - and that It Must Be Fought; that Truth DOES matter - and that It Must Be Defended.

We have a duty to hate Inertia and Laziness - in that there IS still work to do in winning a World to God's Truth, not with force of arms, but with the Force of God's abiding Love, shown in Jesus Christ. We are called by Him to do this to everyone - even to those who hate US...and who want to silence us, even kill us...

I'm not really doing justice to what needs to be said - perhaps someone else can do better - but, as a Christian (not a perfect one, of course!) I had to give some answer...I hope that it sheds some light.

Answer 5

Most Christians have a strong aversion to hatred. They try not to hate anybody. They feel bad for even disliking anybody. They worry when they set limits to protect themselves, for fear they are being selfish or too harsh. They feel sad even when a mass murderer is executed. Sometimes I think they just tolerate too much!

Answer 6

I, personally, hate the sin. I have friends that don't practice a Christian lifestyle. I know I don't always practice it myself, even though I try. Don't let people's shortcomings stop you from befriending them. We all have things that can be improved upon.

Answer 7

Yeah, in II Paul, chapter 3, verses 21-30, "Christians should hate, hate, hate, and keep a list".

I think you've met someone who claimed to be a Christian with their mouth, but denied Christ with their lifestyle/words/communication with you.

Answer 8

Christians hate anything that they feel is wrong and they try use "god" to justify it.

All in all Christians are lost souls when it comes down to it, they don't know who they are and have to depend on a higher being to feel good. Not all are bad people, though. So I wouldn't single them out but most Christians are this way. It's truly sad.

Answer 9

Absolutely not.

As a Christian, the only lists I have are my prayer lists. And that’s only because I have a lousy memory.

Answer 10

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by this. A true Christian isn't supposed to hate. We are supposed to love others as we love ourselves.