He's chosen evil because he IS evil.
You're right. We have always had Christian haters in our midst. Today they are more overt in voicing their hatred. I can't recall a time when so many occupied high places.
Christians represent spiritual Israel. The lord loves His people (Christians). Here's a Word for those who hate spiritual Israel (Christians). "But the more they (Egypt) afflicted them, the more they (Israel) multiplied and grew. And they (Egypt) were grieved because of the children of Israel." - Exodus 1:12
Christian hating Jewish leadership in 1st century Israel were wise taking rabbinical doctor Gamaliel’s advice, which follows:
When the Council members (Sanhedrin) heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death. But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men (apostles) be put outside for a short time. “Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men. Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. After him, Judas (not Iscariot) the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered. So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” - Acts 5:33-39
I tell the world, when you persecute and fight Christians, you are opposing almighty God and unless you repent, you will die in your sin.
Hayden: Evil be thou my good.