As a survivor of a brutal 9/11 hate crime, Rais knows what it feels like to wake up each day with the wounds of hate. Seeing the rise of extremism, hate-fueled violence, he wanted to know more about why people hate? Where does visceral hate-fueled violence come from? Can peace and forgiveness be found? How do people find purpose through pain?
If he hadn’t experienced being shot in the face, left for dead, and eventually forgiven his would-be killer and befriended him, he would never have realized the transformative power of healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness.
Pain and Peace is not just a film; it’s an emotional journey that delves deep into the human experience, shedding light on stories of pain, survival, and the incredible power of healing, empathy, and forgiveness.
In an era marked by unprecedented division and extremism, this film offers a timely exploration of the human capacity to understand and accept individuals for who they are, transcending intolerance and hate.
World Without Hate (WWH) continues traveling the country with its documentary, Pain and Peace, partnering with individuals and organizations to host screenings and talkback sessions that inspire healing, resilience, and positive change.
Our most recent events at the CFLeads Forum (U.S. Community Foundations) in Indianapolis and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chattanooga and Athens in Tennessee were incredibly impactful, receiving tremendous positive feedback. We are deeply grateful to our hosts for welcoming us into their communities and fostering meaningful dialogue that helps bridge divides and heal communities.
At every screening—whether at a film festival, religious institution, or university—the most common question we hear is: “How can more people watch this documentary, especially in these times when hope and healing are so needed?”
This is where you can play an important role. If you or an organization you’re connected with might be interested in hosting a screening and talkback session, please fill out this form or simply reply to this email.
While laws and policies are essential for maintaining order in society, they cannot compel individuals to love and respect life and humanity. Beyond enacting and improving legislation, we must invest in fostering healthy human growth. At World Without Hate, we teach empathy as a critical life skill to create a more just, equitable, and peaceful society, where everyone can thrive and be respected as human beings. Our research and our founder’s personal experience demonstrate that education about empathy, compassion, acceptance, and forgiveness provides tools to build a kinder and healthier society in the face of racism, intolerance, hate, and violence. Through our Empathy Ambassadors program, we invest in shaping future generations who will lead our country and the world. More…
