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Hate is Never the Answer
There are many ways to combat and overcome hate without using hatred in the process
We are all different. You and I are not the same. Even though we might have some similarities, we are still different. We are individuals. That means that each and every one of us is unique.
At the same time, we are all one. Every single one of us, at our core, is just a being of light and energy.
We live in a fear-based society. Recognizing this, we have to work extra hard to not be overwhelmed by fear. Yoda put it rather well when he said,
“Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.”
The neo-Nazis, the so-called “alt-right”, the white supremacists, the KKK, and all those groups are equal parts fear and hate. They fear to lose their identities, losing the power they believe they have, and they are afraid of change. This leads to anger, which gets redirected as hatred for minorities, Jews and Muslims, women…take your pick.
I am in no way defending the actions of these people, but I think we need to consider perspective. To understand what others believe helps the rest of us find tools to combat their hate and fear. We can be more capable when we stand up to them, and…
