Atheists: I know many there are many
people that practice religion just
by fanaticism, I've seen many
people in my opinion stupid (excuse the word) praying to saints hopping to solve their problems
by repeating pre-made sentences over and over, but there are others
different, I don't think Religion and Science need to be opposites, I believe in God, I'm Catholic and I have many reasons to believe in him, I don't think however that we should pray instead
of looking for the cause and applying a solution, Atheists think they are smart because they focus on Science and technology instead
of putting their
faith in a God, I don't think God will solve our problems, i think he gave us the means to solve them
by ourselves that's were God is, also I think that God created everything but not as a Magical thing but stablishing certain rules like Physics and Quimics etc. he's not an idiot and he knew how to make it so everything was on balance, he's the Scientist
of Scientist the Mathematic
of Mathematics, the Physician
of Physicians, from the tiny little fact that a mosquito, an insect species needs to feed from blood from a completely
different species, who created the mosquitos that way?
The General Assembly, Guided
by the purposes and principles
of the Charter
of the United Nations, and good
faith in the fulfilment
of the obligations assumed
by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous
peoples are equal to all other
peoples, while recognizing the right
of all
peoples to be
different, to consider themselves
different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all
peoples contribute to the diversity and richness
of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage
of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority
of peoples or individuals on the basis
of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous
peoples, in the exercise
of their rights, should be free from discrimination
of any kind, Concerned that indigenous
peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result
of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession
of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising, in particular, their right to development in accordance with their own needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights
of indigenous
peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights
of indigenous
peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous
peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms
of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control
by indigenous
peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management
of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution
of the demilitarization
of the lands and territories
of indigenous
peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and
peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right
of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being
of their children, consistent with the rights
of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous
peoples are, in some situations, matters
of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous
peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter
of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme
of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance
of the right to self - determination
of all
peoples,
by virtue
of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any
peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition
of the rights
of indigenous
peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous
peoples, based on principles
of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good
faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous
peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the
peoples concerned,