So it just recently occurred to me to start a blog of sorts. Now, I know several of you already have one (apologies to EeveelutionMaster and Pyro_Maniac for not reading theirs as attentively as I should) and so this is going to be my first attempt at doing something like this.

Now, before I officially begin, allow me to introduce myself a bit more formally. I am Rolf, a storyteller and very rarely a poet. Some of you, if not most of you, have read some of my fanfictions. Hopefully, you enjoyed them. Also hopefully, you will soon have the opportunity to read some of my original works when they are officially polished and published.

The reason I’m writing this is mostly because I want to start a discussion. I’m going to talk about some very fun and some very controversial things here and I want your opinion on them and on my response to them. I’m going to try to present my viewpoint in as clear and inoffensive a way as possible. I’d like you to do the same. But even if you agree with me, please don’t let the comment section devolve into a vitriolic mud-war like it is on Youtube.  I’m going to ask honest questions and I want honest answers. Now, if you give an answer and I keep asking questions, don’t think I’m angry with you! It means your answer piqued my interest and I want to know more.

Still, I know what’s going to happen. It’s unavoidable if you’re like me. Call this ‘My Complaint against the World’, if you will.

I suppose that to some, I must seem to be the greatest of all villains. I am a straight, white, Christian, conservative, male American. But even more than that, I believe in one of the most evil and outdated concepts ever: absolute truth.

Why, though? Why does that automatically ensure that people will scream at me day after day about how I am what is wrong with the world? The same people who barely bat an eyelash at hundreds of girls being kidnapped and forced into sex slavery? Am I really a greater villain than Stalin and Hitler, who can be discussed in quite calm, academic terms, because I believe that there really is only one Truth?

I come with a message of hope! Of peace and happiness! Why? Tell me why is it wrong to believe that God loves you and me and has a wonderful plan for our lives? I want to save the world! I want to make it a place where children can sleep in their mother's arms and never know fear nor the pain and anguish! I want it to be a place where men love women and don't use them toys! Where love, peace, and good cheer blaze like beacons from every household! Isn't that what everyone wants? But how can that be unless we realize that the universe is built on love? The love of God, who sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to make the ultimate sacrifice?

I only want to tell people that there is a better way! A way without shame, without fear! And yet I and my friends are reviled and mocked! The name of our God is used as a curse word, the foulest type of speech anyone can make! So tell me why? What have I done to deserve your unending hate?

I do not hate you! You are not my enemy! If I hated you, I would shut up and go away. But I would be friends with all humanity! I am tired of being your enemy. I am tired of being mocked, scorned, hated because I believe there is a better way and am so grateful I found it that I want to share it so everyone can experience the joy I have found! And yet...I am the villain. The villain who asks with tears in his eyes what he has done wrong. I am tired, so tired. Sometimes I wish I could just lay down, go to sleep, and never wake up, peacefully dreaming until the world ends. But then, I would be abandoning you and, as much as you hate me, I cannot bring myself to do that.

And so instead, I am extending my hand in friendship, not animosity. You may end up listening to me talk about my antiquated religion, but just know that I am equally willing to listen to you. I am willing to help in whatever way I can. I will prove I am not a villain! Just give me the chance to do so!

If you can answer this question, the question of why people hate me, I will be forever in your debt.