The article reflects on Nelson Mandela's timeless message of love and peace as key principles in overcoming societal fear and division. As America faces economic instability and potential rollbacks in civil rights, the author emphasizes the need to embrace love, particularly during a month dedicated to honoring Black history. By recalling Mandela's assertion that love is innate, the piece urges readers to prioritize empathy and community spirit, reminding them that overcoming societal challenges requires fostering understanding and compassion over fear and resentment.
No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.
The love of one's neighbor seems to be off the table. This is because fear has taken the place of love in America.
People are losing their jobs. So, families fear the future - will they be homeless, living out of their cars, or on the streets?
There is the fear that the strides we have made toward equality for all of America's people will abruptly end.
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