Interesting quote, Craig:
... to fear evil is to be evil. Being the most righteous, evil is nothing but a joke.
If evil is a joke, it's not very funny.
I believe people respect and honor that which they fear. That's why words like 'islamaphobia' or 'homophobia' are stated goals - people desire to be feared and honored to accomplish social change. But fear is only due only to one, that is the creator, and once that honor is given, we can learn about his infinite love. But first...
Fear God and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. God shall bring every work into judgment with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14