Are Christians Haters?

Christians are often called "haters." I think of the bumper sticker, that is clearly pointed at Christians, that says, "Hate is not a family value." I remember when my son used to call me, "Mr. Negativity." I think of how Christians are always being portrayed as aggressive, type A, intimidators and I wonder? Is this really true?

Actually I see most Christians as meek, mild, shrinking violet, types of people. They seem to flee the battle, not run to it. They seem to me to be a people who try to avoid confrontation at all costs. And because of this they seem to me to be destined to loose in the battle of ideas. But yet truth cannot be contained.

I think we need to learn to hate sin even more than we have. I think the reason we handle sin with kid gloves is because we ourselves are compromised. If you need mercy, you are wise to give mercy. But still, we should have a holy hate in our hearts for sin in our lives and in the lives of those around us. Not hate for the person, but hate for the sin. Jesus had a love for the sinner, but never excused the sin.

The world seems to hate the US for its stance that seems to divide the world into, "good and evil." This seems simplistic to them. To them, it ignores some subtle differences that should be included. But is this wise? Is this true? Is relativism legitimate? If things are relative then it seems to me all practical reality of good and evil disappears and only the current person in powers idea of evil will prevail. We need an objective standard. We need to learn to hate sin. Only then will we speak up and see it driven far from our doors.