Sentences with phrase «respecting religious practices»

We will continue to work with health care providers and the community to ensure the health of babies and families, while also respecting religious practices.

Not exact matches

What the Haredi have done is simple, even admirable: they've attempted to find a way to integrate modern practices with their religious ideals, which we ought to, as citizens of a nation which values religious freedom and upholds the right to practice, respect, not bemoan.

How does one of the most ruthless killers of our time deserve any kind of respect that is in keeping with any religious practice?

Treating his body with respect and in accordance with his religious practices also demonstrates to the world that we are not against Islam.

The AFA statement read, in part, «Here at the Academy, we world to build a culture of dignity and respect, and that respect includes the ability of our cadets, Airmen and civilian Airmen to freely practice and exercise their religious preference --- or not.»

In 1996 the NAE addressed religious persecution saying that «If people are to fulfill the obligations of conscience, history teaches the urgent need to foster respect and protection for the right of all persons to practice their faith.»

The transformation of devotional attitudes, of concepts, rites and institutions, the rise of new and the decline of old ideas and practices under the impact of these factors with respect to the different religious bodies has not been sufficiently investigated.

well just thinking about these wars in the muslim / mid-east world over religious differences (which may reflect mental states in many ways) in a world where most realize that living in the present moment is best way to happiness and being in the moment in non-strife and awareness through the teachings of masters such as found in the buddhist, taoist, zen, etc., etc., etc. spriritually based practices of religious like thought and teachings, etc. that to ask these scientifically educated populace whom have access to vast amounts of knowledges and understandings on the internet, etc. to believe in past beliefs that perhaps gave basis and inspiration to that which followed — but is not the end all of all times or knowledges — and is thus — non self - sustaining in a belief that does not encompass growth of knowledge and understanding of all truths and being as it is or could be — is to not respect the intelligence and minds and personage of even themselves — not to be disrespected nor disrespectful in any way — only to point out that perhaps too much is asked to put others into the cloak of blind faith and adherance to the past that disregards the realities of the present and the potential of the future... so you try to live in the past — and destroy your present and your future — where is the intelligence in that — and why do people continually fear monger or allow to be fear — mongered into this destructive vision of the future based upon the past?

«Respect for sincere religious conviction has led voters and legislators in every State that has adopted same - sex marriage democratically to include accommodations for dissenting religious practice.»

And it is undeniable that Mormon religious practice is in important respects oriented towards the promise of deification.

As a Jew raised by a Turkish Jewish father, with an agnostic / atheist American mom who shared in all the religious practices out of respect and love I see immense beauty in this family and their tolerance, acceptance, and embracing of their heritages.

One reason is increasing sensitivity to religious diversity — a sensitivity pioneered by the Supreme Court in decisions that forced employers to respect the Sabbath practices of Jews and Adventists.

«It retains a lot of that in practices that revolve around a notion of respecting the dignity of the human person and a strong environmental ethic that grew out of the religious responsibility,» says Yale's Malloch.

Raised in a Catholic household, Errazuriz is now a «practicing atheist,» but he has many friends and family members who are religious, and he respects their beliefs.

I strongly disagree with their religious beliefs but I still respect their right to practice it.

Religion has enjoyed commanding «respect» for a long time now, and this expectation becomes even more vocal once people actually question ideas and practices of religious adherents.

Prisoners are allowed to practice the religion of their choice, religious texts are often provided and diet restrictions mostly respected.

At a ceremony last week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a law authored by City Councilman Mark Weprin (D - Oakland Gardens) that strengthens the city's human rights law with respect to religious practices in the workplace.

The bill, which prohibits harassment «with respect to certain non-exclusive protected classes, including, but not limited to, the student's actual or perceived «race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex,» requires schools to:

«Guidelines for Respecting Religious Diversity,» Sample regulations and procedures to help ensure that students have the right to express their religious beliefs and practices, free from discrimination, bullying or haReligious Diversity,» Sample regulations and procedures to help ensure that students have the right to express their religious beliefs and practices, free from discrimination, bullying or hareligious beliefs and practices, free from discrimination, bullying or harassment.

Exhibit A in this regard is how the military is bending over backward to respect Muslim religious practice at Camp Delta.

That our country would be one that respects diversity and multiculturalism and allow religious communities find a safe haven to practice their faith in freedom from the harsh judgmental attitudes that there is only one way to live the good life enforced by the state.

The Ombudsman cited the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Services submission as saying «cultural practices and observances are on par with religious observances and should be respected in a similar 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,

The parents acknowledge a respect for each other's religious beliefs and practices, and that each respectively can attend the place of worship of his / her choice.

This includes showing respect for your background and being aware of attitudes within your culture or community toward, for example, family relationships, religious practices, and appropriate behavior.