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[Raven123]

80. I think there are multiple explanations for those who hate and proclaim themselves to be Christian

1) Misunderstanding of the message of Jesus. Honestly, having read the Bible and books about he Bible, some of the message is lot in the translation. It is difficult to discern at times. I have been reading a lot about the history of Christianity. It is a common mistake.

2) Some conflate their own prejudices with Christianity. This is the all too human error. The most sinister forms lead to violence, and violation of human rights and concerns of humanity.

3) Failure of humility in favor of hubris. I still marvel at Resident Lincoln's comment about hoping we are on God's side.

4) Everybody wants to be right. For some the inability/failure to rationally explain their opinions or reflect on why they hold them forces them to use an argument that they can hold onto declaring their views as faith-based.