If empathy and love are the antidotes to hate, we still need tools (solvents) to accomplish the task of eradicating its toxic sticky presence. Truth, trust, science, civility, diversity and faith are giant steps in the right direction.
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Grace should not be finite
Grace is the gift, and grace is the way forward.
Rethinking Hate
The word “hate” has such a negative influence on our lives that I am making a concerted effort not to use it.
Anger and/or apathy
Letting anger and/or apathy become a part of our ethos will not serve us well. Disagreements can be tempered without anger. Civic involvement should replace apathy.
The Decency of Political Correctness
Political correctness is ok and necessary in my view. It serves to adjust our moral compass on an episodic basis.
Hate and Fear – Enemies of Children
Let’s take the toxicity of hate and fear out of the lives of our children and substitute it with multiple layers of kindness.