The world is currently grappling with an alarming increase in hate-fuelled acts and incidents. From Britain to the Middle East and beyond, hate begets hate, and it seems that almost no one is immune to its pervasive influence. The common thread that unites these disparate groups of hatemongers, be they religious extremists, racists, or anarchists, is their shared desire to spread discord and violence.
What is often overlooked, however, is the striking resemblance these various groups bear to one another. Despite their superficial differences, they are all united by their passionate embrace of hate. In essence, they are more alike than they care to admit. Their common objective is to foment chaos and undermine social cohesion, regardless of the specific ideology they claim to espouse.
In Britain, the situation has reached a critical point, thanks in large part to the actions of the political classes. By diluting prison sentences and other deterrents, violent offenders have been emboldened, no longer fearing the consequences of their hate-filled actions. The result is a depressing litany of heinous acts, including the recent inexcusable, brutal attack upon and murder of young children at a dancing class, a mindless assault on an Asian taxi driver, stabbings, hijab-snatching incidents, arson, looting, and attacks on law enforcement officers.
The impact of these hateful acts is far-reaching and devastating. Innocent victims, regardless of their background, are targeted with impunity, resulting in widespread fear and insecurity. Society as a whole is left to bear the burden of these malevolent actions, as the social fabric is torn apart by the destructive forces of hate.
It is important to recognise that hate is not a solution to the problems that afflict our world. Two wrongs do not make a right. Those who choose to act out of hate are, in fact, aligning themselves with the forces of darkness, surrendering their humanity in the process. It is only through a conscious rejection of hate and a renewed commitment to love, compassion, and understanding that we can hope to break the vicious cycle of violence and hatred that currently holds us in its grip.
It is important to recognise that there is a crucial factor that is often overlooked in our attempts to understand and combat this phenomenon: the influence of evil spirits. Despite ample evidence to the contrary, many of us refuse to acknowledge the existence of malevolent entities that can exert a profound impact on human behaviour. This factor does not, of course, excuse the perpetrators of their crimes, but it does introduce an extra dimension to the situation that we need to address. Whilst a murderous arsonist might start a forest fire, it takes the wind to fan the developing blaze and spread the fire beyond its original little flame. Similarly, the psychic influence of evil spirits can fan the flames of hatred to an overwhelming intensity. We see this behaviour at work amongst social media trolls, who, for instance, in cahoots with dark forces, fan the flames of hate and violence, from the safety of their armchairs and bedrooms. (See, for example: (1) An Exorcist Tells His Story, (2) Spiritism and Mental Health, (3) People of the Lie.)
It is incumbent upon us all to take a stand against hate, in all its various guises. By refusing to give in to the forces of division and discord, and by embracing the values of tolerance, empathy, and inclusivity, we can create a world that is truly worthy of our highest aspirations. Only then can we hope to build a brighter, more peaceful future for ourselves and generations to come.
Worldwide Temple of Aurora 