It's an ugly word. But, it's a word that cannot be ignored, yet a word enriched with ignorance.

It's been around throughout history, lurking in villages, towns, cities and states. It has affected all people, in one form or another, and around the globe. Hate doesn't discriminate even though it is those that hate that do.

No matter what religion, ethnicity or where you are, hate exists. At times it is quiet, other times it leads to crimes of fear, anger and suffering.

Within the pages of this Web site, hate is explored throughout the world. While hate can't be fully explained or reasoned, it is something that can be studied, examined and reported. This online magazine is an attempt to give a perspective on some of these reflections on hate.

The linked pages in this Web site will reveal many examples and issues of various forms of hate from around the globe. In today's world there are those who have found new and different ways of hating others.

Hate is not a global issue. Hate is the global issue.

Text written by Daniel Silverman, Joe Black & Matt Moody