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Why Has Hatred Become So Loved In America?

Why Has Hatred Become So Loved In America?

Last updated on: February 9, 2026 at 9:18 pm by Susan P Lax

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Why Has Hatred Become So Loved In America? 2026-02-09T21:18:12-05:00 Susan P Lax

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Hatred No Longer Hides

Hatred no longer fears to show his face.

Here in America, it seems to be the loud voice that is being amplified.

It performs for all to see.

Hatred shows up on our feeds, in politics, on our screens.

It has become something that is embraced, even admired.

Why Is Hatred Appealing?

In an overwhelmed world of chaos and uncertainty, hatred offers simplicity.

Leaders gain power through that simplicity,

presenting the world through a black and white lens :the villain and the hero.

In a distorted way, hatred offers those who feel lost or without meaning a common cause.

There is someone to blame and someone who claims they can save the situation.

Candle Burning Amongst Darkness

Photo by-David MonJe-Light of Loveve

Hatred Comes At A Cost

Hatred narrows the soul.

It diminishes our inner being until there is little room left for, compassion, love and humility.

What perhaps starts as a way of giving ground and stability slowly walls one in.

Hatred offers certainty yet no responsibility.

A false sense of belonging yet no true intimacy.

It asks nothing of a person just to harden their heart.

Fabricating what may feel like protection.

In reality just keeping us further from our humanity and,

ultimately, from one another.

Love Creates Rather than Destroys

Love creates while hatred destroys.

It does not need conflict to exist; it generates meaning on its own.

It creates relationships, trust and expands the soul, and the spirit.

Rather than closing it off to emotions, to the true values our soul holds.

Hatred suppresses our conscience and hardens the heart.

Love creates more moments of enjoying the gift of life.

Man Holding Sign at Protest

Photo By:Chad Stembridge- Love Thy Neighbor

What Will Make Love Popular Again

A question without a simple answer

Relearning love requires more than one’s personal intention.

It will demand courage, from those with platforms.

They will need to choose persistence and responsibility of their own profit and be loyal to the moral value love represents.

Media needs to remember how deeply it shapes the minds and hearts of its audiences, of all ages.

Political leaders must be held to a higher standard, one that values the sacredness of humanity over division.

Citizens must be willing to stand up for love, let their moral choices be heard.

In America today, love needs help.

Love does not spread by itself.

It spreads when people decide it is worth practicing and protecting for generations to come.

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About Susan P. Lax

When one of Susan’s closest friends was fighting cancer and had to focus on trying to heal, they didn’t speak as often as they once did. To make sure Stephanie knew that Susan was always thinking of her each day, Susan emailed her friend a healing, positive thought first thing in the morning. Slowly, Susan discovered an ability to translate her heart words into written ones and more and more people began to receive Susan’s “Morning Inspiration” which is from where her book, A HEART’S LANDSCAPE, derived. Right now, especially with all happening in the world, Susan offers deep reminders with words and warm visuals – to take a moment and just pause – get away from the inundation and put the chaos away. Susan’s heart words and inspiring visuals guide readers to take a moment and escape all adversity and focus on carving out one joyful moment with the hope that it will lead to other good moments. You can read more about the author here.

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