There is a movement afoot. It is a nonviolence movement recognizing black peoples’ innate rights to freedom, equality, and justice, just like anybody else. But it is deeper than that. It is genuine respect and unconditional love. We are all sisters and brothers, part of the same human family. We are all the same in wanting happiness and avoiding harm. We are similar to animals in this respect. These deep interconnections bring us together. They transcend national boundaries, culture, race, religion, gender, and language. This is a critical time for unity, not division.
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of the people, by the people, and for the people
4th of July commemorates American independence. Lincoln said it eloquently during the American Civil War in his Gettysburg Address, “… a government of the people, by the people, and for the people….” He was referring […]
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In today’s interconnected and globalized world
In today’s interconnected and globalized world, it is now commonplace for people of dissimilar world views, faiths and races to live side by side. It is a matter of great urgency, therefore, that we find […]
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Common decency and mutual respect
Common decency and mutual respect are sine qua non – without which there is nothing. Without decency and respect, chaos and conflict prevail. Unfortunately, common decency and mutual respect are losing ground. People are acting […]