Jerry Banfield

Humans share more than 99% of DNA with each other, so why do we find reasons to dislike each other? I have struggled with this all of my life even though I understood that it was absolutely absurd to hate people that were so similar to me. So, what does it ultimately boil down to, what is the main reason for us finding reasons to dislike other people? I have found that I will initially dislike someone who reflects the negative qualities I see in myself. For example, if I see someone who is selfish and always wants their way, I am reminded of how I have often acted in the past. It is crazy how we will often conjure up perceived differences just to try and find reasons to dislike one another. Whether it be through religious views, politics, or lifestyle choices, we will find the smallest differences to focus in on. Today, I challenge everyone to instead focus on what makes us similar as humans, and share a message of peace, love, and understanding! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/su