Not exact matches
The Odyssey Network reports that «LDS Democrats, many
of whom were formerly Republican, say the
Democratic Party now best represents their core
values, including caring for the most vulnerable in
society.»
She called religious freedom «a cherished constitutional
value, a strategic national interest, and a foreign policy priority,» adding that it was an «essential element
of human dignity and
of secure, thriving
societies, statistically linked with economic development and
democratic stability.»
The fact that there is relatively so little concern for manners in modern American
society is not a consequence
of democratic commitment but a sign
of uncertainty and indecision concerning our
values.
Thomas Farr, a Georgetown Professor
of Religion and International Affairs, in an adaptation
of and an article in Foreign Affairs, has argued in First Things that the fostering
of democratic societies in Islamic lands must be linked with encouraging Islamic communities themselves to understand the
value of religious freedom.
And would not the accompanying cultural
values of that scientific
society — pragmatic openness; tolerance; freedom
of inquiry,
of belief and
of decision; the
democratic process; and self - control — also increase?
When interpreting the Bill
of Rights, a court, tribunal or forum must promote the
values that underlie an open and
democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom; must consider international law; and may consider foreign law.
Religions can rightly claim that these new
democratic values which Secular Humanism has brought to light are derived from the religious conceptions
of the dignity
of human beings in
society but which they neglected in the past; and that therefore in assimilating them into their religious reformation they are only claiming their own and preventing their getting perverted in the secularist framework
of Materialism and Individualism.
The only path available today is, either the domination
of the majority religion or secular ideology as the established framework
of the State suppressing the rights
of others using State coercion or open
democratic secularism in which a consensus is sought regarding the
values and directions
of the common life
of society and the State policy related to that common life, through peaceful but active dialogue among religions and ideologies.
Reinhardt warns, «They are not free, however, to force their views, their religious convictions, or their philosophies on all the other members
of a
democratic society, and to compel those whose
values differ with theirs to die painful, protracted, and agonizing deaths.»
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana believes in the principles that
democratic societies provide individuals with the best conditions for political liberty, personal freedom, equality
of opportunity and economic development under the rule
of law; and therefore being committed to advancing the social and political
values on which
democratic societies are founded, including the basic personal freedoms and human rights, as defined in the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights; in particular, the right
of free speech, organization, assembly and non-violent dissent; the right to free elections and the freedom to organize effective parliamentary opposition to government; the right to a free and independent media; the right to religious belief; equality before the law; and individual opportunity and prosperity.
Even if I thought that same - sex marriage is «necessary to a
democratic society» (and I'm not sure even I can stretch quite that far), I would have little hope that I could convince a court that that necessity trumped the equally important
value of preserving freedom
of religion.
a. to ensure that a comprehensive and ambitious agreement is reached on the TTIP that enhances fair competition on both sides
of the Atlantic, while taking into account the
values of the European social market economy, ensuring benefits to consumers, industry and investors, enhancing quality job creation and growth, and ensuring that regulatory cooperation does not undermine
democratic control on both sides
of the Atlantic in any way, and also seeks a transition to a more sustainable
society;
As to the «protection
of the rights and freedoms
of others», the Government referred to the need to ensure «respect for the minimum set
of values of an open
democratic society», listing three
values in that connection: respect for gender equality, respect for human dignity and respect for the minimum requirements
of life in
society (or
of «living together»).
We both share the same core
values that make our
Democratic Party the leading voice for all underserved members
of society.»
Individual freedom, freedom
of speech, equal rights and possibilities for everyone, solidarity, respect and tolerance are central
values in the
democratic Scandinavian
societies.
«Apart from the family, the school is the fundamental institution where our children learn to be human and acquire the unique
values of our
democratic society,» said Urie Bronfenbrenner,...
The students were judged the best in such categories as understanding «the importance
of civic engagement in a
democratic society» and using «technological skills to enhance the
value of their projects» by a panel including CEOs
of large businesses such as Walgreens and Radio Shack, as well as members
of the educational and civic communities.
«Education and the Civic Purposes
of Schools» will bring together an international array
of academics and policymakers to evaluate theoretical approaches and to compare specific experiences in strengthening the
values and skills that enable participation in
democratic societies.
Reflecting on the
value and significance
of education in the globalized era
of the 21st century requires tackling global dynamics (economic, political, cultural, social, educational, etc.) with new forms
of cooperation and
democratic social organization to respond to the challenge
of governance in a cosmopolitan
society.
The
value of freedom in the
democratic liberal
societies depends on the capacity to maintain the balance between the individual freedom in one way and the rest
of the rights, the guarantee
of which comes to limit these freedoms in one way or another (24).
In our liberal -
democratic society there is always a desire to separate the teaching
of values from the teaching
of reading, writing, and mathematics, the so - called
value neutral subjects.
«To prepare all citizens to become responsible members
of a
democratic society» «To develop socialization and citizenship skills in children» «Preparing students for responsible, productive citizenship and imbuing them with
values common to one
democratic society»...
The development
of sound ethical
values is critical to the maintenance
of a free and
democratic society.
Alternative programs
of choice are in accord with the
values of a
democratic society.
Since a major emphasis
of the social studies is to help students develop the skills,
values, and knowledge needed for active participation in a
democratic society, the PK - 6 social studies classroom is a natural setting within which students with mild disabilities can learn and rehearse necessary social skills.
Public education in a
democratic society is based on the principle that every child is
of equal and incalculable
value.
First, more
democratic forms
of control will be more consistent with employees «beliefs and
values in a
democratic society and contribute to higher levels
of job satisfaction and morale, whereas autocratic forms
of control are expected «to reduce initiative, inhibit identification with the organization and to create conflict and hostility among members» (Tannenbaum, 1961, p. 35).
Today, when there is much hand - wringing over the
value of an art education, it feels more timely than ever to reflect on an institution that asked pertinent questions about art, pedagogy, and their relationship to a more
democratic society.
The principal one is that science should be used by
democratic societies to enable free & reasoning people to recognize and give proper effect to the best available evidence in deciding * for themselves * what sorts
of policies, reflecting whatever balance
of interests best fits their own
values, will achieve the ends they prefer.
On the other hand, one might think that Charter
values are simply the common
values of a liberal
democratic society that are inherent in the Charter.
Accordingly, this article suggests that in deciding whether to integrate digital media use within the courtroom, the justice system must determine which
of the
democratic values that underpin the open court principle ought to be given decisive weight in modern
society.
Accordingly, this article suggests that in deciding whether to permit digital media use in the courtroom, the justice system must determine which
of the
democratic values that underpin the open court principle ought to be given decisive weight in modern
society.
It presages a law captured by the rhetoric
of the right to freedom
of expression without due regard to the
value underlying the particular exercise
of that right; a law in which, under the guise
of the right to freedom
of expression, the «right» to offend can be exercised without responsibility or restraint providing it does not cause a disruption or disturbance in the nature
of public disorder; a law in which an impoverished amoral concept
of «public order» is judicially ordained; a law in which the right to freedom
of expression trumps — or tramples upon — other rights and
values which are the vital rights and properties
of a free and
democratic society; a law to which any number
of vulnerable individuals and minorities may be exposed to uncivil, and even odious, ethnic, sexist, homophobic, anti-Christian, anti-Semitic, and anti-Islamic taunts providing no public disorder results; a law in which good and decent people can be used as fodder to promote a cause or promote an action for which they are not responsible and over which they have no direct control; a law which demeans the dignity
of the persons adversely affected by those asserting their right to freedom
of expression in a disorderly or offensive manner; a law in which the mores or standards
of society are set without regard to the reasonable expectations
of citizens in a free and
democratic society; and a law marked by a lack
of empathy by the sensibilities, feelings and emotional frailties
of people who can be deeply and genuinely affronted by language and behaviour that is beyond the pale in a civil and civilised
society.
Indeed, if a law truly «runs afoul»
of «
society's basic
values,» it would be reasonable to expect that
society's disapproval would result in its abolition or amendment through the
democratic process.
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This is truth, this is the reality
of CAIR, who stands before the court and demands that we «by our own hands» provide them with all the protections and liberties afforded an organization or individual who wishes to be a part
of a
democratic country yet have utterly no intention
of abiding, now or at any time in the future, by the dictates
of a lawful,
democratic society which
values and holds sacred, human rights, freedom, rule
of law, women's rights, gay rights, freedom
of speech, freedom
of religion and many other freedoms.
Have regard for the principles and requirements
of a
democratic society and promote respect for the diversity
of values, beliefs, traditions, languages and ways
of life in our
society