Megan Phelps-Roper

In the era of Donald Trump the echoes of Westboro are undeniable: the division of the world into Us and Them; the vilification of compromise; the knee-jerk expulsion of insiders who violate group orthodoxy; and the demonization of outsiders and the inability to substantively engage with their ideas, because we simply cannot step outside of our own.

American Activist

Ethan Canin

I've discovered over the years that being subject to both the adoration and the vilification actually makes me more disciplined. It makes me understand that it's the idea of writing a great book that propels me now, whereas it used to be the idea of success.

American Author

Louis C. K.

There's been a lot of simple vilification of right-wing people. It's really easy to say, 'Well, you're Christian, you're anti-this and that, and I hate you.' But to me, it's more interesting to say, 'What is this person like and how do they really think?

American Comedian

Denis Napthine

We want to protect freedom of speech, but it is not unlimited freedom of speech. There has always been rules around defamation, slander and libel, and in Victoria, we have effective rules on racial and religious vilification.

Australian Politician

Robert Mugabe

Cooperation and respect for each other will advance the cause of human rights worldwide. Confrontation, vilification, and double standards will not.

Zimbabwean Statesman

Barry O'Farrell

Vilification on the grounds of race or religion is always wrong. There's no place for inciting hatred within our Australia society.

Linda Sarsour

We must stand together united in solidarity against the targeting, demonization, and vilification of any group of people.

Naguib Mahfouz

The Koran and the laws of all civilized nations legislate against the vilification of religions.

Egyptian Novelist

Vilification is more than criticism; it suggests intent to damage someone's reputation.

Intent to Harm

Vilification often occurs in the media, where the reach and impact can be extensive.

Media Usage

Words used in vilification carry a strong negative emotional charge.

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Intent to Harm

Media Usage

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