They say violence is more intoxicating than sex. Hating certainly is easier than loving. Grabbing is easier than sharing. Revenge is easier than forgiveness. Bluster is easier than listening.
Abuse is easier than compassion.
And believers love to hear Jesus talk of stones being rejected and crushing the sinner, or gates being closed. They line up to help Jesus vanquish his foes. We make Jesus out to be as angry as we are. We treat faith, like road rage, as a matter of driving a big enough car. We fail to see the sadness in Jesus' eyes or hear the pain in his voice.