No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. Hate is not an inherent trait that is passed down through genes; it is a learned behavior. Every child enters the world with an innate capacity for curiosity, empathy, and connection, seeing others simply as fellow human beings.
Prejudice, discrimination, and bigotry are instilled through societal influences, environmental factors, and the narratives they are exposed to as they grow. People learn to hate from others, whether it’s from family members, community leaders, media, or systemic structures that perpetuate division and fear of “the other.” This learning process often involves internalizing fear, ignorance, and generalizations about groups different from one’s own.
Therefore, since hate is learned, it follows that love, understanding, and tolerance can also be taught. The cycle of prejudice is not inevitable and can be broken through education, open dialogue, exposure to diverse perspectives, and a deliberate effort to foster compassion. The work of building a peaceful society lies in unlearning the ingrained biases and teaching the principles of equality, respect, and mutual acceptance from the earliest stages of life.
Jogo Corpo Fechado 