I am more concerned by the people that encourage violence towards others, including people with pretty awful ideological beliefs like KKK members.
Like, you’re really going to say that your ideology is better than theirs, and the way you prove it is by… treating them just as badly as they treat others…? That doesn’t show your ideology is better, it’s exactly the same just a different flavor. Treating them violently isn’t going to change their mind, it will only cause them to become deeper rooted in their beliefs, and will continue to perpetuate the cycle of hatred that causes violence in the first place. But changing the mind of even just one is a goal all should have. Human society has no place for hate.
Its important to note that having no place for hatred does not mean all things need to be accepted by all people. People can show love or kindness to a person without accepting what they choose to do or think. They’re not mutually exclusive. If, for example, I say “I hate when you wear a red shirt,” that doesn’t mean I hate you. I can still show love and kindess and not accept that you’re wearing a red shirt at the same time. And you likewise have the freedom to say “I hate when you wear a blue shirt,” and still can show love and kindess regardless.
I am more concerned by the people that encourage violence towards others, including people with pretty awful ideological beliefs like KKK members.
Like, you’re really going to say that your ideology is better than theirs, and the way you prove it is by… treating them just as badly as they treat others…? That doesn’t show your ideology is better, it’s exactly the same just a different flavor. Treating them violently isn’t going to change their mind, it will only cause them to become deeper rooted in their beliefs, and will continue to perpetuate the cycle of hatred that causes violence in the first place. But changing the mind of even just one is a goal all should have. Human society has no place for hate.
Its important to note that having no place for hatred does not mean all things need to be accepted by all people. People can show love or kindness to a person without accepting what they choose to do or think. They’re not mutually exclusive. If, for example, I say “I hate when you wear a red shirt,” that doesn’t mean I hate you. I can still show love and kindess and not accept that you’re wearing a red shirt at the same time. And you likewise have the freedom to say “I hate when you wear a blue shirt,” and still can show love and kindess regardless.