I often wonder when we will stop hating one another and begin choosing compassion. No matter our race, religion, nationality, or sexual orientation, we are all human beings. Before judging others, we should ask ourselves a simple question: How would I feel if I were treated the same way?
What we are witnessing in the United States today is deeply troubling. This is painful because America is, at its core, a remarkable country—one built by immigrants. Its strength and prosperity come from people of different backgrounds who arrived here seeking safety, opportunity, and freedom, and who together built this nation.
America’s history is young. This land belonged first to Native Americans. European settlers—many fleeing religious persecution—claimed it and formed new communities. Enslaved Africans were forcibly brought here and became central to the country’s foundation. Later, immigrants from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America added their cultures, labor, and ideas. There is no single “pure” American identity. America is defined by diversity, not sameness.
Yet today, people are attacked because of their skin color, religion, nationality, or whom they love. This is not faith, and it is not patriotism. Hatred contradicts the values many claim to defend, including Christianity, which teaches compassion and love for one’s neighbor. Hate does not make a nation stronger—it weakens it.
Leadership matters. When leaders use dehumanizing language or spread fear, it normalizes cruelty and division. History shows that such rhetoric leads to instability, not security.
Immigration debates also demand honesty. People migrate for reasons—war, poverty, persecution, or survival. At the same time, many Americans choose to live abroad for affordability or opportunity. Empathy should not stop at borders.
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