Both Christianity and classical philosophy had clear sets of values around which society could agree as well as
a principle of equality in that anyone, however humble, who embodied those values was worthy of dignity and respect.
In practice,
the principle of equality in the administration of native title rights requires that Indigenous and non-Indigenous interests are administered equitably without non-Indigenous interests being privileged over the rights of Indigenous groups.
Not exact matches
MaRS will make reasonable efforts and use all means at its disposal to ensure that the information or service requested is provided
in a manner that is consistent with the
principles of independence, dignity and
equality.
The Sharia finance
principle is related to the «Ethical Finance» that focus on the value
of equality, morality, and fairness
in finance.
We are deeply concerned that this discriminatory law runs counter to our guiding
principles of equality and mutual respect and do not yet know what impact it will have on our ability to successfully host the 2017 All - Star Game
in Charlotte.
This would assume an «imaginative,» not a historical, disposition: a divine intent
in history, God - gifted immutable laws
of morality, to which man has a duty to conform; order as a first requirement
of good governance, achieved best by a restraint and respect for custom and tradition; variety as more desirable than systematic uniformity and liberty more desirable than
equality; the honor and duty
of a good life
in a good community as taking precedence over individual desire; an embrace
of a skepticism toward reason and abstract
principle.
My hopes are that religious freedom will forever be a right
in this country, since that was the
principle upon which it was founded, but my fears are that
in the name
of «
equality» those freedoms will gradually erode until all we have left are our prayer closets
in our own homes.
In particular, the declaration references the charter's «principles of constitutional contractual citizenship» and «freedom of movement, property ownership, mutual solidarity and defense, as well as principles of justice and equality before the law,» in regards to Muslims and non-Muslim
In particular, the declaration references the charter's «
principles of constitutional contractual citizenship» and «freedom
of movement, property ownership, mutual solidarity and defense, as well as
principles of justice and
equality before the law,»
in regards to Muslims and non-Muslim
in regards to Muslims and non-Muslims.
I do hope that where we find disagreement there can still be the
principle of mutual respect that can be held to and where we have agreement that this can work powerfully,
in this case
in the interests
of dignity,
equality, and empowerment for women for women's well being.
They include: the command
of the sovereign; the majority
of the voters; the
principle of utility; the Supreme Court's varying interpretations
of the Constitution's great but ambiguous phrases; the subtle implications
of platitudinous shared values like «
equality» or «autonomy»; and even a hypothetical social contract that abstract persons might adopt
in the imaginary «original position» described by John Rawls.
In the forthcoming Victories
of Reason, Stark will attribute to Christian rationality and advocacy nothing less than the emergence
of capitalism (pioneered by medieval monks, not industrious Protestants) and the foundational
principles of equality and individual liberty that informed that most conspicuous Western achievement
of all: modern republican democracy.
Liberalism's defenders fear that any compromise
of liberal
principles will result
in the resurgence
of religious warfare, the re-enslavement
of various populations, the loss
of the independence
of women, and the abandonment
of rights and
equality under law.
If we remove the Book
of Galatians from our consideration, then the
principles of equality become very faint echoes
in the Bible.
I think
equality requires that we treat women
in principle as on the same level
in the spirit
of» coworkers» and
in that sense I perceive it as an elevation
of status from that
of victimhood.
Personally, I find Christians that only care about preserving their moral supremacy at the cost
of everyone else to be a far greater evil than same gender oriented individuals seeking equal treamtent
in a country founded on the
principles of freedom and
equality.
Perhaps to a greater degree than we care to admit, the
principle of the relation between order and
in -
equality may function
in the organization
of life at the human level.
They include the «chilling effects»
of libel suits, the perennial conflicts between property and access, the three out
of four publishers who intervene
in news decisions affecting their local markets, the advertisers» freedom to move their money to where their interests are, industry self - regulation
in broadcasting and advertising, the backlash against conveying under duress (as
in a hostage crisis) points
of view that are never aired as directly without duress, the flareups
of book banning and censorship
of textbooks, the rout
of the civil rights movement, the retreat from
principles of fairness and
equality (even where never implemented), the attack on scientific and humane teaching, the threat
of self - appointed media watchdogs to also spy on teachers
in the classroom, and the general vigor
of ancient orthodoxies masquarading as neo-this and neo-that.
The
principle of equality most profoundly means that we are equally dependent on the constitutive relationships that create us, however relatively unequal we are
in our various strengths, including our ability to exemplify the fullness and concreteness
of this kind
of power.
Equality is a significant
principle of justice deduced, from the law
of love and implicit within the love command: «Thus
equality is love
in terms
of logic.
In spite
of much that still needs to be done, we had better rejoice and be thankful, not only for more comfortable living with the vast range
of things technology has produced, but for more recognition
of race and sex
equality and advances toward implementation
of these
principles; better education; better health; minimum wage, unemployment and social security provisions; and a large network
of social agencies that we sometimes fume at as being bureaucratic and expensive but which few
of us would want to see abolished.
The second is the
principle which defines the idea
of fatherland or nation
in the most tolerant and human sense, a
principle which guarantees
equality of rights and national duties for those
of all races, colors, languages, and ideologies existing
in the country.
But the majority voted,
in effect: «No, the university is committed to other values beside the pursuit
of truth, and
in this case the
principle of racial
equality is at stake.»
It was pragmatic
in the sense that it becomes increasingly aware
of the contingent circumstances
of history which determine how much or how little it is necessary to emphasize» such regulative
principles as justice,
equality and liberty.
It was an exercise
in delusion, if not hypocrisy, because all that we said about
equality, life, liberty, public happiness, freedom, the right
of assembly, participation, and the other noble
principles applied
in fact only to the white man, not to the majority
of persons
in this country, who at that time were red, or to a sizable minority who were black and
in chains.
An important element too is that the freedom
of information
in the liberal tradition is not directly linked with the
principle of equality.
The recognition
of the development
principle in world communication politics implies the entitlement to the development
of communication infrastructures, to the procurement
of adequate resources, the sharing
of knowledge and skills, the
equality of economic opportunities, and the correction
of inequalities.
It makes no sense to grant the right
of marriage to all those who love each other
in the name
of equality,
of tolerance,
of the struggle against discrimination or
of other such
principles.
What the hapless Al Campanis did was to say out loud that though baseball tolerates the presence
of blacks on the playing field, not enough
of its leadership believe sufficiently
in the
principle of equality to make that second effort to put blacks
in administrative positions.
Also, he sees freedom and
equality as perennial
principles of justice that, like agape
in relation to philia and justice, serve as judgment on their approximations (or lack thereof), and call communities to fuller approximations.
The suggestion, put forward at the first meeting
of the club's
equality and diversity forum which took place ahead
of Liverpool's home fixture against Chelsea, was supported
in principle by all present.
Feminist
principles of non-violence and
equality certainly haven't gotten
in your way, have they!
«What they describe as discrimination and marginalisation
of Christians is
in fact the proper upholding
of human rights and
equalities law and
principles —
principles which protect all people against unfair treatment — and we are pleased that the court has recognised this.
«With the civil rights
of New Yorkers hanging
in the balance, Donovan needs to state publicly: Does he take his cues on intolerance from his mentor and political patron Guy Molinari, or does he stand with
principled New Yorkers — and now, thankfully, a federal court — who view marriage
equality as a fundamental right?»
The new rules
in this area state: The Academy Trust shall ensure that
principles are promoted which support fundamental British values, including: respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied
in England; respect for democracy and support for participation
in the democratic processes; support for
equality of opportunity for all; support and respect for the liberties
of all within the law; and respect for and tolerance
of different faiths and religious and other beliefs.
The chapter on religion argues, for example, that the cosmopolitan
principles of common origin
of humanity,
equality of human beings, and universal solidarity can be found
in all religious traditions.
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.
Said President Weah: «Article 7 — The Republic shall, consistent with the
principles of individual freedom and social justice enshrined
in this Constitution, manage the national economy and the natural resources
of Liberia
in such manner as shall ensure the maximum feasible participation
of Liberian citizens under conditions
of equality, so as to advance the general welfare
of the Liberian people and the economic development
of Liberia.»
The Charter
of the United Nations, signed
in 1945, was the first international agreement to affirm the
principle of equality between women and men.
As agonistic thinkers like Bonnie Honig rightly argue (see the interview with herhere), it is important to see the common good not as agreed upon
in a set
of formal procedures or as fixed
principles of equality, liberty, and justice.
... To deny this fundamental freedom on so unsupportable a basis as the racial classifications embodied
in these statutes, classifications so directly subversive
of the
principle of equality at the heart
of the Fourteenth Amendment, is surely to deprive all the State's citizens
of liberty without due process
of law.
In those countries where it remains, international safeguards aim to ensure legality and fair trial,
principles of equality and consistency, and minimum standards
of protection for vulnerable groups, as well as entailing imposition only for the most serious crimes.
In the run - up to the Scottish parliamentary elections due to be held in 2016, The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is calling on Scotland's political parties to prioritise the four tax principles of Adam Smith: equality, certainty, convenience and economy, in their design of a new council tax syste
In the run - up to the Scottish parliamentary elections due to be held
in 2016, The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is calling on Scotland's political parties to prioritise the four tax principles of Adam Smith: equality, certainty, convenience and economy, in their design of a new council tax syste
in 2016, The Chartered Institute
of Taxation (CIOT) is calling on Scotland's political parties to prioritise the four tax
principles of Adam Smith:
equality, certainty, convenience and economy,
in their design of a new council tax syste
in their design
of a new council tax system.
This can be seen as an offence to
equality (as you argue) but it can also be seen as the pro-localism
principle of treating difference differently - ie, not imposing a one - size fits all solution if there are different demands and preferences
in different nations / regions / areas.
Or, to put it
in a different way,
principles of fairness and
equality can not only be reached, or understood, through an economic prism, but are rather much more nuanced than this.
Thus, the most pressing and overwhelming challenge facing the next Labour leader and shadow chancellor will be
in devising a compelling economic narrative
of progressive fiscal responsibility, whilst resolutely holding on to our core
principles of self - improvement, fairness and
equality of opportunity.
Previous recipients
of the International Solidarity Award are: Aung San Suu Kyi (2012) Jalila al Salman (2013) The National Executive has adopted seven guiding
principles for conferring the Award to individuals whose contribution is to: (i) Defending human rights (ii) Defending trade union rights
of teachers (iii) Working for quality education (iv) Demonstrating values
of solidarity,
equality and democracy (v) Educator / teacher (vi) Challenging violence, injustice, bigotry and hatred (vii) Working
in countries outside the UK.
My fear is that the first Anglican church, synagogue or mosque that says, «It offends our
principles and the basic tenets
of our religion's faith», will be countered by the zealots
of Stonewall moving
in, saying, «We're going to sue under the
Equalities Act and the Human Rights Act».
With each and every growing controversy, we have seen that the government's changes to the criminal justice system have been rooted
in the panacea
of cutting costs, with little regard to preserving the integrity and the fundamental
principles of equality before the law and access to justice that sit at the heart
of our legal system.
«With each and every growing controversy, we have seen that the government's changes to the criminal justice system have been rooted
in the panacea
of cutting costs, with little regard to preserving the integrity and the fundamental
principles of equality before the law and access to justice that sit at the heart
of our legal system,» he said.
«Carlos Cardona's release from federal detention is an important step toward upholding the
principles of fairness and
equality on which this state was built,» Cuomo said
in a statement.