Death.

With the advent of the Coronavirus everyone was hoping that their enemies would get the virus and die.

This was the origin of people claiming that the virus was punishment for homosexuality or Chinese Communism. 

But we also hope that our enemies die.

When Peter Dutton and Boris Johnson contracted the virus many rejoiced.

Unconsciously we thought this proved God's condemnation of their right-wing political views.

But at the root of this murderous hope is fear.

Fear of their right-wing agenda.

But we also have an agenda.

We both are trying to establish God's reign on Earth.

So fear is the problem.

Fear of God's punishment.

Unconscious fear of condemnation drives many to murderous thoughts.

We think that if only we could kill all the enemies of God all will be well.

But this is not the way.

And this is why Jesus said to love your enemies.

Because it is fear of God that drives them.

So we should pray for our enemies.

And rejoice in the Love of God.

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