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Forgiveness in the Face of Hate: Rais Bhuiyan’s Inspiring Story

June 10, 2024

In this episode, we speak with Rais Bhuiyan, who recounts his harrowing experience of being a hate crime survivor post-9/11 and the journey of forgiveness that led to the creation of World Without Hate. We discuss how his extraordinary story inspires empathy, understanding, and the power of forgiveness to overcome hate and violence.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Life-Altering Event: Rais Bhuiyan shares the traumatic experience of being shot in the face by a white supremacist ten days after 9/11 and the extensive recovery process that followed.

  2. Path to Forgiveness: Despite severe injuries and emotional trauma, Bhuiyan chose the path of forgiveness, even launching a campaign to save his attacker from death row.

  3. World Without Hate: Discover how Rais and his wife Jessica founded a nonprofit organization to promote empathy, forgiveness, and kindness, as well as their documentary, “Pain and Peace,” which aims to debunk myths and humanize victims and perpetrators of hate crimes.

Guest:

Rais Bhuiyan, founder of World Without Hate, survivor of a hate crime, and advocate for forgiveness and empathy.

Resources Mentioned:

Quotes:

-“Forgiveness isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a powerful tool to reclaim your peace.” – Rais Bhuiyan

-“Empathy can build bridges where there was once hate.” – Host Mark Wright

Listener Challenge:

This week, try to engage in a conversation with someone from a different background than yours. Share your experiences and reflections with us on social media using #BeatsWorkingShow.

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