Confronting Hate... When Love is an Option

Jul 24

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Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 10:31 am

Hate is not born; it is learned. It is planted, nurtured, repeated, practiced, and passed from one generation to the next. No child enters the world carrying a “hate” gene, wearing a white hood, or holding a sign of hatred.

Hate takes root in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. It is amplified on social media and reinforced by peers until it begins to look acceptable—even normal. But hate remains a choice, and we must choose love instead.

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