The Human Emotion Hatred

[Casper in Dallas]

Originally Posted by Bulldawg82

I disagree that hatred is learned. Hatred - like in racism, sexism, etc. - yes. But not all forms of hatred. I believe that if someone was raised in a hate-free environment, then people come in and torture those they love and kill them - that the hatred would come quite naturally. Also, the quick assumption that anyone who looks like them would have to be equally dangerous. I think this is very natural and human.

Nope it means you were taught by those who did you harm to hate. Once again Taught.
Casper

[Mr. Klato]

Originally Posted by SLCPUNK

If you wanted to write a thesis on hatred, all you'd have to do is hang out on this forum for data.

So true!

[Bulldawg82]

Originally Posted by Casper in Dallas

Nope it means you were taught by those who did you harm to hate. Once again Taught.
Casper

I would still disagree. The ability is there, just because it hasn't been triggered doesn't imply that it isn't. I see it as no different than breathing. The machinism is there, but not engaged until it is required at birth.

[Cunucu Beach]

As far as brain evolution goes, we are not that far removed from a time when clans fought each other for survival and "stranger" meant "danger". There is probably some hard wiring in our brains left over from that time.