Remember: An important aspect of respect is respecting yourself. It may sound like a cliche, but if you can look yourself in the mirror and be happy with the person you see, you are well on the way to receiving respect from other people. If not, look no further.
Self-respect is possible. Read The Way to Happiness.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Don't Laugh
I saw this very cute website with a great message - they are promoting to teach children to increase respect for others and they call it "Operation Respect." The website is called "Don't Laugh."
Well I'm not laughing - I think its great that they are doing this. Educating children at an early age to not be prejudice is important. Too many people grow up with a bias viewpoint and then can't think any different. This is how intolerance is bred.
Well I'm not laughing - I think its great that they are doing this. Educating children at an early age to not be prejudice is important. Too many people grow up with a bias viewpoint and then can't think any different. This is how intolerance is bred.
Monday, August 14, 2006
Students Promoting to Respect Rights
I was very pleased when searching around to find various school and universities promoting that one should respect the rights of others. Even a university in Newcastle, which is 100 miles north of Sydney in Australia has something to say about this on their site.
"Studying at University will bring you into contact with people from diverse backgrounds. You may be expected to work with other students as part of your course work, whether communicating in an online discussion forum, or participating in a group assessment.
"Inclusiveness aims to allow everyone, no matter what a person’s sex, race, age, nationality, gender orientation, sexual preference, marital status, political conviction, religious belief, disability, carer or family responsibilities, the opportunity to learn together and from each other.
"In particular, the University of Newcastle's Policy on Inclusive Language states that all communications at University should:
"Avoid images, expressions, or language constructions that reinforce inappropriate, demeaning or discriminatory attitudes or assumptions about persons or groups based on age, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, marital status, political conviction, religious belief, or disability, family responsibilities or carers’ responsibilities
"Use images, expressions and language constructions that positively reflect the richness of the social and cultural diversity of the University and its community, in acknowledging the range of lifestyles, experiences and values.
"Be aware that written communications that are derogatory of others may infringe defamation laws, and if they are derogatory of others in relation to race, they may breach racial vilification laws. See the Commonwealth Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977"
Respecting the rights of others
"Studying at University will bring you into contact with people from diverse backgrounds. You may be expected to work with other students as part of your course work, whether communicating in an online discussion forum, or participating in a group assessment.
"Inclusiveness aims to allow everyone, no matter what a person’s sex, race, age, nationality, gender orientation, sexual preference, marital status, political conviction, religious belief, disability, carer or family responsibilities, the opportunity to learn together and from each other.
"In particular, the University of Newcastle's Policy on Inclusive Language states that all communications at University should:
"Avoid images, expressions, or language constructions that reinforce inappropriate, demeaning or discriminatory attitudes or assumptions about persons or groups based on age, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, marital status, political conviction, religious belief, or disability, family responsibilities or carers’ responsibilities
"Use images, expressions and language constructions that positively reflect the richness of the social and cultural diversity of the University and its community, in acknowledging the range of lifestyles, experiences and values.
"Be aware that written communications that are derogatory of others may infringe defamation laws, and if they are derogatory of others in relation to race, they may breach racial vilification laws. See the Commonwealth Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977"
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Respect for People I Work With
To hear some of my friends talkabout the politics and pressures at their jobs in LA, I realize how lucky I am to be working with people I respect and get along with.
Friday, August 11, 2006
I Respect the Nobel Laureates
The men and women who have earned the Nobel Peace Prize are by and large worthy of respect.
I especially respect Nelson Mandela. He is a man of great integrity and courage.
There is a very beautiful web site called The Community. It's all about the Laureates and it is well worth a visit.
I especially respect Nelson Mandela. He is a man of great integrity and courage.
There is a very beautiful web site called The Community. It's all about the Laureates and it is well worth a visit.
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Scientology Volunteer Ministers like Steve Carlson
I respect Scientology Volunteer Ministers like Steve Calrson, who drop everything and go to disaster scenes to provide help to people who really need it.
Freedom Magazine wrote an article on Steve (and I found a little piece about it when I was browsing through the site of the Church of Scientology of Tampa).
Just one more thing I like about Scientology.
Freedom Magazine wrote an article on Steve (and I found a little piece about it when I was browsing through the site of the Church of Scientology of Tampa).
Just one more thing I like about Scientology.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Human Rights Advocates
There are many people and groups working in the field of human rights. These are people I respect and admire.
One person who sets the standard in the field is David Miscavige. As Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center. As described on the RTC web site, Mr. Miscavige has been "the worldwide ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion ... for nearly 20 years...." and under his leadership the church's activities to improve society have dramatically increased.
The human rights education campaign, the Scientology Volunteer Minister program and the work Scientologists are doing to educate kids on drugs before they become "statistics" are three examples of this.
Mr. Miscavige gave a speech in which he described not only the social mission of the Scientology religion but an excellent description of the religious philosophy itself. The speech is called This is Scientology and an excerpt of it is online on the RTC web site.
One person who sets the standard in the field is David Miscavige. As Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center. As described on the RTC web site, Mr. Miscavige has been "the worldwide ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion ... for nearly 20 years...." and under his leadership the church's activities to improve society have dramatically increased.
The human rights education campaign, the Scientology Volunteer Minister program and the work Scientologists are doing to educate kids on drugs before they become "statistics" are three examples of this.
Mr. Miscavige gave a speech in which he described not only the social mission of the Scientology religion but an excellent description of the religious philosophy itself. The speech is called This is Scientology and an excerpt of it is online on the RTC web site.
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