Why does hatred spread like wildfire?

Hate works like a vicious cycle, sprouting from a single seed planted in the mind—much like a farmer sows a seed in a field. He waters it and nurtures it until that small seed grows into a towering tree. The same is true of hatred toward others.

First, we plant the seed—an idea—with a specific objective, then interpret everything through a biased lens. We craft arguments, distort history to fit the narrative, use provocative jargon, and cherry-pick facts to justify hatred. Religion or religious texts are often weaponized to make people believe in this manufactured hostility. Over time, the seed grows into a sprawling tree, its branches thick with hatred, eventually hardening into a violent ideology fed to the masses.

This hatred acts as a toxic tonic, inciting protests and silencing opposition. Those who preach hatred always have an agenda rooted in material gain—whether it’s seizing land, scapegoating migrants, or manipulating economic fears. For instance, some claim migrants "steal jobs" or "control key positions," fueling resentment. The same dynamic fuels Hindu-Muslim rivalries, which were not inherent conflicts but seeds of division sown by British colonial rule. When the British left India, they left behind these fractures, ensuring communities remained pitted against one another, draining their resources in endless strife.

History is no longer read for truth but filtered through black-and-white narratives, cherry-picked to justify hatred. Media amplifies these distortions, shaping public perception until it hardens into belief. And once a group is painted as the enemy, violence against them is rationalized—all because hatred has completed its cycle, spinning endlessly like a Persian wheel. Break the cycle—question the seeds you’re fed