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actually, there are probably a lot more people who feel the same way you do. I am asking why you feel this way. Once you understand why you feel this way, you can then go on to find avenues to deal with it.
Oh, I know there are others who feel this way. I'm saying you wouldn't understand because you're a person, I'm guessing, who is of West European descent.
Is hatred in your heart curable? I don't even know if hatred is the right word, but if someone has genuine disgust and disdain for a group of people, is it possible that it will ever be completely cured? I can honestly say that, if by chance, there was something that threatened the entire Western European descended race I wouldn't lift a finger to help them, even if I could do so effortlessly.
I know that's probably not right, but it's how I feel and I feel justified in my views.
Sounds like you need a therapist. No joke.
And for what it's worth, there is no "western European" race. Race is not defined by land mass.
Oh, I know there are others who feel this way. I'm saying you wouldn't understand because you're a person, I'm guessing, who is of West European descent.
"You wouldn't understand because you're X" is a giant cop-out, mate. Huge weasel phrase.
My suggestion is to practice giving EVERY.ONE. the same benefit of the doubt, regardless of race, creed, etc. It's easy to lump an entire group of people into one general bunch, based on stereotypes. It's more of a challenge (and therefore more rewarding and enriching for you) to be open-minded and willing to judge based on individual merit. Do not allow your fears to run you away from people, places, etc.
I'm not saying bend over backwards and be everyone's doormat friend, just treat others like you want to be treated. Start slowly. Tomorrow, say "Good morning" to someone you normally wouldn't speak to. See what happens.
My suggestion is to practice giving EVERY.ONE. the same benefit of the doubt, regardless of race, creed, etc. It's easy to lump an entire group of people into one general bunch, based on stereotypes. It's more of a challenge (and therefore more rewarding and enriching for you) to be open-minded and willing to judge based on individual merit. Do not allow your fears to run you away from people, places, etc.
I'm not saying bend over backwards and be everyone's doormat friend, just treat others like you want to be treated. Start slowly. Tomorrow, say "Good morning" to someone you normally wouldn't speak to. See what happens.
Well said. And just for the record, I'm most certainly not running away from people who are of West European descent because of fear.
Is hatred in your heart curable? I don't even know if hatred is the right word, but if someone has genuine disgust and disdain for a group of people, is it possible that it will ever be completely cured? I can honestly say that, if by chance, there was something that threatened the entire Western European descended race I wouldn't lift a finger to help them, even if I could do so effortlessly.
I know that's probably not right, but it's how I feel and I feel justified in my views. Even though I do feel justified, it is a heavy burden to carry and I'm probably looking at a year or more before I can move out of America, so I'll have no choice but to be around people of European descent, and even when I do move I probably won't be able to completely escape their presence. Is there anyone here who has experience dealing with hate and what is the best cure for doing so? Thanks in advance and please no religious dogma.
I never said Western European race, please re-read.
You infer "WHITE", plain and simple. You are an opinionated and bigoted racist who can't/won't explain why.
Have no fear; you are safe as enough have swallowed the PC Kool Aid and you are given a free pass.
You infer "WHITE", plain and simple. You are an opinionated and bigoted racist who can't/won't explain why.
Have no fear; you are safe as enough have swallowed the PC Kool Aid and you are given a free pass.
There's no inference sir, that's exactly what I'm saying. I refuse to refer to people as a color and will either say that you're of European Descent or European American.
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