Not exact matches
On page 15
of «The Interpreters Bible», Dr. Herbert F. Farmer, Professor
of Divinity at Cambridge University wrote about the indispensability
of the texts, their
importance and how the «truth»
of them should be approached, after an exposition
of the traditional conservative Christian view
of person - hood, sin and the salvific
actions of Jesus (aka Yeshua ben Josef), known as «the Christ» in
human history.
Certainly nobody could deny that when they are presented in this fashion they have the capacity to force all
of us to regard
human existence,
human decisions, and
human actions as matters
of very great
importance.
The acceptance
of the
importance of political
action and the recognition
of the essential equality
of all
human beings can be understood best against the background
of such Christian influences.
The supreme
importance of Christ is best seen when he is viewed as the living creative center
of the supremely important event
of human history, and also that the «nature»
of Christ is most truly known under that same category: God's
action is the divine nature
of Christ.
What we are trying to say is that his supreme
importance is best seen when he is viewed as the living creative center
of the supremely important event
of human history, and also that the «nature»
of Christ is most truly known under that same category: God's
action is the divine nature
of Christ.
So I will highlight the
importance of Jason Joseph's Catholic response to Pat Deneen: The freedom properly claimed is the freedom the church — an organized body
of thought and
action — to tell the whole truth about the
human person.
We talk about Casey's gender identity journey over the last 17 years, the
importance of giving kids room around gender identity, how kids are often more comfortable than adults when talking about gender, «pronouns 101,» and how compassionately communicating with other
human beings boils down to some really, really simple universals and
actions.
They talk about Casey's gender identity journey over the last 17 years, the
importance of giving kids room around gender identity, how kids are often more comfortable than adults when talking about gender, «pronouns 101,» and how compassionately communicating with other
human beings boils down to some really, really simple universals and
actions.
Topic: Endangered Animals and Rainforests around the World 6 Lessons (6 - 8 hours
of learning) Suitable for 7 - 11 years Learning Intentions covered: To explain why some animals are in danger To locate and describe rainforests To explain the
importance of a rainforest To explain the consequences
of human actions To identify rainforest animals that are in danger To describe features
of rainforest animals To explain «how» rainforests are being destroyed To understand that destruction
of the rainforests is bad for animals and people To persuade somebody to stop destroying the rainforest To describe rainforest animals To identify skills people have in a rainforest To describe our differences and how they can enhance each other To measure
humans and animals Resources also attached!
In such a forum, balancing can play a key role and they argue that the proper method for assessing the new counter-terrorism laws, from a
human rights perspective, is to adopt a «balancing approach» according to which the
importance of the relevant
human right is weighed against the
importance of the societal or community interest in deciding whether to take legislative
action (or, from the position
of a judge, in deciding whether a certain law is valid).
But I posted a comment on the
importance of considering the moral arguments for
action on global warming in the context
of the many other moral questions surrounding
human development.
Emphasizing the
importance of promoting, protecting and respecting all
human rights, the right to development, the right to health, and the rights
of indigenous peoples, migrants, children, persons with disabilities and people in vulnerable climate situations -LSB-, and under occupation,] as well as promoting gender equality and the empowerment
of women, while taking into account the needs
of local communities, intergenerational equity concerns, and the integrity
of ecosystems and
of Mother Earth, when taking
action to address climate change,...
It the
importance of human health as an integrating theme across sustainable development, and a strong motivation for concerted global
actions to address global environmental change.
This submission shows OHCHR's emphasis on the
importance of promoting and protecting women's
human rights and gender equality in all climate
action, including at the UNFCCC.
Given the
importance of the scientific consensus on
human - caused global warming in peoples» decisions whether to support
action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the public lack
of awareness
of the consensus, we need to make people aware
of these results.
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,