Read the Bible. The whole thing... Old Testament and all.
I did for the first time after 40 years as a Christian. Made me realize that the 'nice guy' theology I had been taught was a crock.
-- Joe
Yup. Being a Christian is not primarily about being nice, though it is nice to be nice because it's nicer than not being nice...
Ever since 9-11 I've considered myself to be a Spiritual Warrior engaged in mortal combat with the enemy. Some things are worth dying for.