In these polarized times, there is much talk of the need for civility and understanding. But kindness goes beyond mere acceptance or understanding of the "other"; it is love and a reflection of oneness - with the power to turn the "other" into "brother". How can we tap into the infinite, transformational power of kindness and love in response to acts of hate, as shown in the stories below?- Preeta
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Editor's Note: In these polarized times, there is much talk of the need for civility and understanding. But kindness goes beyond mere acceptance or understanding of the "other"; it is love and a reflection of oneness - with the power to turn the "other" into "brother". How can we tap into the infinite, transformational power of kindness and love in response to acts of hate, as shown in the stories below?- Preeta
Kindness In the News
The man who killed 11 Jews in a Pittsburgh synagogue last month arrived in the ER yelling "I want to kill all the Jews". At least 3 Jewish doctors and nurses helped keep him alive.
A simple smile encounter with a shy elderly Chinese gentleman during their daily walks in the neighborhood opened both their hearts and formed a new connection.
Rais Bhuiyan, a Muslim victim shot in the face at close range in a post-9/11 hate crime, advocated for mercy rather than vengeance to spare the life of his assailant on death row.
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