Originally posted by Nellinator
My hatred for sin does not eat away at me however. Perhaps we should define and seperate the hatred of sin from the 'toxic' hatred you are speaking of?
My "toxic hatred" is more like a powerful anger. An anger that is a parasite, which feeds on my energies....which then causes me to say things in a way I would not do in a rational moment.
It also distracts me from my blessings, and causes me to tend to ignore the things I love and cherish....
Your hatred of Sin may not be toxic to you, but it may be toxic to another...
Your hatred of homosexuality for example, reminds me everyday of how many people will not take my relationships seriously, or see my love as somehow inferior to thier own, unworthy of the same respect.
If you had a gay son, your hatred of what you deem "sin" will only cause a rift between you and he.....a poison that if not overcome, will destroy the happiness you both could have.