Ideology of Union accepted for all cultures is grounded in the motto of the Noble People of America. "Let's be conscious about the big value of Life and its Transcendence, so that in an easy way, we may be Genuinely Sincere, Grateful and Respectful with The One Who Gave us Life, with Nature and with ourselves" It is accepted by Muslims, Jews, Christians and all People of Good Will in America and all over the Planeth Earth. Sincerely. Paul Hertre
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You seem to have pasted some sentence fragments together.  Is it a puzzle?
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I am most proud of our UNITY.   \n\nYes, even though we fight, differ, and quarrel among ourselves religiously, racially, and economically,  we are strong against outside adversaries. We forget our personal differences, and meet problems head-on as a TEAM... a truly UNITED force.\n\nKnowing that my neighbors and strangers are there to protect me, to protect our land, and to protect our future rights and privileges makes me very PROUD to be a citizen of the United States of America.\n\nI think your question is an excellent refresher for citizens of ALL nations to consider about their loyalties to their country. \n\nThanks for asking.
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I like all 3 of those cultures.  They all have their good points.  We can all learn from each other I think.\n\nI am American, and sometimes I honestly don't know what constitutes "American" culture, but the things that come to my mind are that we appreciate honest hard work.  We believe that all people are entitled to live the American Dream - even if they were not born here.  Most people in America have a good heart, and will reach out to people freely in time of need.\n\nIndia is one of my favorite cultures on earth.  I admire their rich spiritual tradition.  They have thousands of years of wisdom that none can surpass.  I love that they are tolerant of all religions.  I love that they respect the person who wishes to live a life of asceticism if that is what the person feels led to do.  I may have an idealized picture of Indian culture, but in my mind, it is the greatest spiritual place on earth.  \n\nI do not know enough about Africa.  But the people I have met from Africa are among the most amazing people I have ever met.  They are the kindest people, with a very strong faith in God.  I feel that they have a faith and trust in God that is far beyond what people in my own culture normally have.  And it seems that things always work for them.  Like, this one guy I know from Liberia grew up very very poor and he had to eat meat that had maggots in it.  But he was never afraid, because he insisted that God always takes care of his people.  And he never got sick from the meat.  Now, that he had such a hard life there, he is in America and he is the hardest working person I know.  He is honest and good.  I just love that man!\n\nAnother woman I met was from Nigeria and she had the same type of strong faith that the guy from Liberia has.  Her family has the best manners.  She has raised her children with high morals, strong faith, and good manners.  She told me all about the natural cures that she would use in Africa as a child.  I was so amazed!  I was very intrigued by their closeness to all their extended family and the people of the village.  They would all help each other out, and no one ever got depressed for any long period of time, because everyone was there for everyone else.\n\nI love all the cultures of the world!
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I can't remember where the quote is from, but I agree with it entirely.  It means "no holds barred", in a way, and I find it true in love and war.  It's sad to say that's true in love, but, experience tells me it is true, and our culture supports it entirely.  Our international bodies try to make it untrue in war, such as in the Geneva Convention, but, war is hell everything's "fair" in hell, so . . ..  God Bless you.
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he's right.\n\nif people don't want to assimilate into american culture and don't want to give their full loyalty to america, then they should not come here. likewise, if americans born in the united states separate themselves from american culture and do not give their full loyalty to this nation, then they should leave.\na separatist attitude only divides the nation, and like the saying goes, "united we stand, divided we fall." we should all be united by our love of america and of freedom, not divided by our belief in the superiority of our different places of origin.
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Yes. I completely agree. Unfortunately, just because the scum above me thinks "that's life" people will never change their one-sided, blind-eyed way of viewing the world. Culture and diversity is a BEAUTIFUL thing that should be embraced and learned from.
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Evrything is individual, and we are all different persons, with different beliefs, personal values, emotions, and genetics. Don't expect people to be similar to each other. Accept differences.
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it's meant to express the inherent inequality that society creates in mankind.  It's meant to satirize the ideological view of equality amongest men.  basically it's saying, "we're all equal, but some are better than others." it's a great quote i think.
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I have a bumper sticker that says "Coexist," written in various religious symbols (i.e. the "t" is a cross).  We would all get along much better if we didn't show so much disrespect towards other religions.  All religions preach love and acceptance; there is no clause saying, "but, this only applies to your fellow Christians/Muslims/etc."
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I agree with you. Our country was built on the principles of God. I grew up Catholic, but I don't necessairly believe it. But I celebrate Christmas, St. Patricks Day, St. Josephs Day, I say the Pledge of Alligance. Everyone thinks they're right. It's a part of our history, and people are erasing history because 'it's not what they believe' But we are a melting pot of culture, so there's the other side of the argument, all holidays and religions should be celebrated not just catholicism or christianity that our country was based on 300 years ago
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You are confusing two separate issues:  being open minded is a different quality from being amoral.\n\nOpen mindedness is a form of humility. (Remember, that's one of the classical virtues)  It means that you don't assume that you know better than another person what is right for them or for their culture.  It is especially important in a globalized world where people from many cultural backgroungs intermingle.  Keep in mind that things like tatoos and piercings are considered normal in many cultures. Likewise, the degree of separation for "normal" sex varies between cultures, with first degree cousins being at a very reasonable distance for some. (Even in the Bible)  Being open minded merely means that you accept that others may have different standards.\n\nHowever, this is distinct from saying that you do not have your own standards.  Even an open-minded person can --and should-- have personal beliefs.  For you to believe that it would be wrong for you to have multiple piercings or homosexual sex shows that you have a good grasp on your own priorities.  You should know and be able to vocalize your own beliefs.\n\nThe line between "having strong beliefs" and "being a bigot" or "being close-minded"  comes when you try to force your beliefs on other people against their will.  For example, I believe that it is wrong to eat meat which comes from factory farms because the degree of cruelty at those institutions is so severe. However, I would probably not attempt to force people to become vegetarian against their will, or discriminate against them for refusing to follow my beliefs.  \n\nA while ago Europe and America both made the decision to support religious freedom.  This stopped the religious wars between Protestants and Catholics. The modern ideal of "being open minded" stems from that ideal, by recognizing that all morality (even that of an atheist) is essentially the same as religion. Just as people should have freedom of religion, they need to have freedom of moral belief, inasmuch as neither treads on the rights of others. (e.g. No human sacrifice, and no murder....)
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When this country was founded, it was founded on liberal values: \n\n We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty  and the pursuit of Happiness. \n\nLiberalism is an ideology which holds liberty, one of the BIG 3 listed above, as the primary political value.\n\nThe gay marriage you speak about is a legal issue, not a religious or political one. Note the "all men are created equal" and the "pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence. I believe that applies to this issue more than the word of God. If all men are truly created equal and are to be permitted to pursue their happiness, doesn't this include marriage?\n\nAs far as abortion and the death penalty, does it strike anyone as hypocritical that the Pro-Life crowd is also pro-death when it comes to capital punishment and war? \n\nOn drug use; this falls into the "pursuit of happiness" catagory also. The most addictive drug in use in the US today is legal - nicotine. It is estimated that currently 20-25% of the US prison population is there for minor drug offences. Major drug companies (also major campaign contributers) are fighting hard to keep marijuana, for one, illegal because thay can't patent a naturally occuring substance, thus, they can't make obsene profits from it.\n\nConservatives hurt American values by denying the unalienable Rights given in the Declaration of Independence.\n\nI expect some hateful responses to this, but remember, I have the right to freedom of speach, until they decide to take that one away, too...
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If there is the consent of all humans, there need be no one\nto lead what I would suggest, which is the formation of a\nconsensus that good must prevail over evil (that is the \npreamble) and then the detailed definitions of the values and \nitems that must be considered good and those that must be \nconsidered evil, for which everyone has a say in the definition, \nwhich should be understood and accepted by everyone as to \nwhat shall guide his living. \n\nThe length of time to finish this project need not discourage us.\nI believe that the necessary instrument to begin it is available \nnow - the internet at its present stage.\n\nThe phrase "if you were given consent by all humans",\nif converted to an axiom, would lend hope for my suggestion.\nThus,\nHERE IS NOW A SIMPLE PROPOSAL \nFOR ALL TO CONSENT.\n(If there is one ahead of this one, i would consider that)\n\nI appreciate the posting of the question by the asker.\n\nPeace could come, simply because we all want it,\nsimply because it is logical. This proposal is not religion.
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Not in my book it isn't acceptable. We are not the world's keepers. I have no objection to a coalition of different countries and the United States being one of them in some of the world's hot spots when needed. However for the world to expect us to solve its problems...no way.
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On earth!!!!\n\nWe are entangled in local customs, norms and laws.\n\nTo do best on earth you must do something good for entire humanity. This may be very small not to becomes a news or a part of history.\n\nIn general life you should adopt good human values. The human values include:\n\nCare for others\nSacrifice for others\nExpression of obligation and gratitude to others.\nAvoid requesting others.\nDo not demand from others.
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Well...it is not a question of living for who we are...or maybe it is - what I am trying to say is we, as humans, define ourselves through others, through belonging to a group (whatever this maybe - your family, your country, your friends) - you need to be around people who share the same interests, who have something in common with you. I mean...this is why people get into wars (because most times they are not personally attacked, or to be more exact -not they as individuals) but people do take it personal and they do risk their lives because it is a part of them which is threatened. \n\nAnd whatever people say, we all try to integrate in some kind of a group as we all crave for social acceptance and recognition.\n\nThis is a quote from the website below (btw -check it out - it's really interesting): "Indeed, it is probably not incorrect to say that the human group is the very foundation of human existence—without our interactions with each other, we would simply not be people, and there would be no human culture."
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what is the reference of this verse. i want to read the whole thing before it and after it, not just picking a verse from the middel\n\nbut you are correct. we all are brother of blood, we should remain in peace with each other regardless what governments do. we all worship One God.