As defined by God and under His standards, it is. Under the reimagining of society, it's a curse. I do not hate people that don't share my beliefs, but I do tell them there are consequences for theirs. Although many believe this to be an act of hate. It is instead an act of caring. I, and those like me do not want anyone to be separated from God in the afterlife. If I hated others, I would lie to them and tell them their life choices were just fine and celebrate whatever those choices were. No matter how unbiblical they were. Of course, I would then hear on judgement day, "Depart from me for I never knew you."