Hatred does not build; it destroys. It divides communities, isolates families, and damages the moral fabric of society. Love, justice, and compassion are the only paths that create peace and security.
In her insightful article, “The Power of Hate and Its Consequences,” published in Psychology Today, Andrea Mathews explores how hatred often springs from fear, and how it devastates both those who are hated and those who harbour the hate. Psychology Today
At the heart of the article is a simple—but profound—truth: hatred doesn’t build; it destroys. It divides communities, isolates families, and erodes the moral fabric of society.
That is precisely why the Love Thy Neighbor campaign exists. We are committed to offering the opposite: love, justice and compassion. These are not just feel-good words—they are the only paths that lead to lasting peace and true community security.
Let’s read the article together and reflect on how we might replace fear with understanding, hostility with solidarity, and division with unity.
Reference:
Mathews, A. (2024) ‘The Power of Hate and Its Consequences’, Psychology Today – Traversing the Inner Terrain, 16 February. Available at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/traversing-the-inner-terrain/202402/the-power-of-hate-and-its-consequences (Accessed: 18 October 2025).