Jayb,

I am not going to argue with you about the Rohingya
crisis. As I explained earlier - what was happening
there was driven by the verocity of hate. You see
things from the government's point of view. I see
things from a historical point of view. If You want to
learn more - you can read the following links
which may help:

http://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/rohingya-crisis

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41222210

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41566561

David,

You said,

"Both religions are superstitious entities as are most religions."

Which ones, in your opinion, are not are not?

Dear NNS.

You wrote: David your counter point is that it's arrogant to try to redeem another, and instead to not do it. However throughout our lives being redeemed is what we all need. Consider a child. Their parents love him, but if he lies, hits other kids, or takes toys away from them it's up to the parent to correct their son. In that way from even an early age we are redeemed from a bad behavior to be taught in ways to make up good, responsible adults by the time we leave the parent's nest.”

You missed my counterpoint. My counterpoint is you are arrogant to decide that somebody else needs redemption, and you know what they should do. You are not a parent, and other people are not children. Who are you to try to redeem me? Who am I to try to redeem you? That is a type of Christian arrogance to feel other people need redemption, and you have the recipe.

Simply put. Who the hell are you to decide somebody else needs redemption and you are qualified to prescribe? Live and let live is a much better attitude. Christian redemption often means accepting their mumbojumbo. How about really being humble instead of just talking about it? How about not acting like a parent? How about not treating other people like children who need your ‘wisdom’?

The claim Trump is not a hater but the Democrats are, again highlights hate is a well used weapon.
Not always linked to truth.
As religion has shown up here let us not over look the hate used in most of them too.
From the murderous Crusades to today's terrorist, hate has been on display always, read the old testament.
Hate can be a brick wall we do not see over standing between us and a far better world

Belly
Collect photos of all the Windsors , open a bottle, play happy music and sing 'all you need is love'.

Dear Belly,

I was raised to believe that people everywhere are
well intentioned. That people were kind, generous, and
good.

As I grew - I found out that there was an apparent need
for some to hate another and to act out that hate by
humiliating and trying to destroy. I learned that some of
this behaviour came from a fear of what was different
to them and their "in-group." That they looked upon the
differences as a threat. Also some people can't function
without regularly bringing down others - it makes them
feel better. Perhaps this is a cultural thing.

The issue of hate is a complex one. As David F, pointed
out we can't change other people - but perhaps we should
look at changing ourselves. I guess what's important
after all is not what others do - its how we react to it.
I was bullied at school - but luckily I had a very wise
mum who taught me how to cope. That's why today - for me
life is very satisfying.