“Wow. What that person just said was so horrible. As you grow in your faith, you learn you must pray for that person right now. Just pray. Ask God to heal them, because hurt people, hurt people. It’s the truth.

“I believe God can touch anybody’s heart. I’m not allowed to hate anybody that hates me. Once you start praying for people, you can’t hate them. It’s a very simple thing. Hate cannot live where love does.”

Adapted, Kathy Lee Gifford