Drop the Hate

Unfortunately hate exists. Undeniable, it is probably right around the corner from you. Untimely acts will result from its cause. Undermining you is its goal. Under your skin, it will crawl.

Unbridled hate was uncovered late last night while on the underground train. It can be described as uncomfortable, almost unbearable.

We boarded a train headed home from a work meeting at 10:00pm with a few friends, some foreign some not. We sat on the subway chatting about the meeting as we traveled along. We came to a stop when the door opened and a man began to exit. Before leaving, he turned, screamed something at Lauren and I, gathered his phlegm and then performed a very unsightly act. He spit on us. I wish it were untrue.

He then sprinted off the the subway as the everyone on the train sat and stared with open mouths at the unbelievable act.

Fortunately his aim was not great and he missed for the most part.

The rest of the train ride was ridden with unanswered questions riddling us.

I do want to say, I am surprised. Our entire time in Korea we've experienced only unbounded love and acceptance. I was thankful for it before, and even more thankful for it now. This man was not a representation of anybody but himself.

This event wasn't earth shattering or ground shaking and was, in-fact, an extremely mild act if compared to anything similar. I don't want to claim injustice, beg for sympathy, or even say I know what it feels like to feel hated for no reason.

To the man on the subway: I sincerely hope the unrest you feel towards unsuspecting individuals will unravel. While the act can't be undone, it is not unforgivable.

"For if you forgive other their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive other their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."

Matthew 6:14-15