"Father, forgive them--for they know not what they do" . Jesus Christ per King James version of the Christian Bible. Luke. 23:34.
Most harm is done without true malice and out of ignorance. Racism and other such 'isms are are reaction to fear, discomfort and/or a personal sense of valueless-ness & insecurity.
What does one do when one is afraid and feel cornered, not by you -- but by a changing world from which there is no escape?
Perhaps snarl and strike out.
What does one do when one feels unvalued by society and is downing in insecurity?
Prehaps attack their demons through those who are different,
hoping the attack would provide a momentary life perserver
or at least a respite from their pain; pushing themselves up by push others down.
Seldom do people truly try to harm "you"; rather they are trying to to do something for themselves and you, like an inocent bystander, are hit by the crossfire. Rhb
NOTE: a future post will address -- how not to be hurt.
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