I think that my host family contributed in some way to that; they helped me to
understand differences in cultures, to respect other cultures and learn from them.
Not exact matches
People
in a peak performance
culture understand the
difference between a statement, request, and command and they expertly use each masterfully.
This exposure to contemporary Asia has created a new bottom - up
understanding of that region's
cultures and societies, a stark
difference from the more distant and top - down view our parents may have had when they were
in their 20s and 30s.
@fimilleur from time to time mankind experiences the presence of God, there have been and continue to be events that testify to the presence of Him.The multiple gods you continually point to have an unique
difference from the God who first revealed His presence to ancient men i.e. the Hebrews.The particular gods you mention roman etc. are all man made and
in many instances men themselves i.e. hercules, but even the ancient greeks realized the limitations of their
understanding and included an «unknown» God
in their worship structure.many
cultures did likewise, having a glimpse of God but not the fullness of
understanding that was given to the Jews.Whether or not «we» believe, does not alter the fact that God exists as an unique being, whether or not «we» acknowledge Him «we» will stand before Him.You do not choose to
understand, but we are actually standing
in His presence right now as He is much bigger than the doctrines and knowledge man ascribes to Him those things you find so questionable are the misconceptions and misrepresentations of God made by men throughout history.
For Walter Ong, a Jesuit theorist, of paramount importance
in understanding the
difference between oral and literate
cultures are knowledge storage and retrieval devices.
That is where the White Church may have some good work ahead
in understanding its own
culture, preferences, and strengths as well as
differences within the White, dominant cultural experience.
While debate over the
understanding of Biblical interpretation lies at the heart of current evangelical discussions concerning women,
differences in theological tradition lie at the center of discussions over social ethics, and disagreement over one's approach toward the wider secular
culture is surfacing as the focus of controversy regarding homosexuality.
The growing
difference within evangelicalism regarding contextualization is described helpfully by David Wells
in his essay: «In the one understanding of contextualization, the revelatory trajectory moves only from authoritative Word into contemporary culture; in the other, the trajectory moves both from text to context and from context to text...» Increasingly, evangelicals are opting for the second of these models - an «interactionist» approach, to use William Dymess» terminolog
in his essay: «
In the one understanding of contextualization, the revelatory trajectory moves only from authoritative Word into contemporary culture; in the other, the trajectory moves both from text to context and from context to text...» Increasingly, evangelicals are opting for the second of these models - an «interactionist» approach, to use William Dymess» terminolog
In the one
understanding of contextualization, the revelatory trajectory moves only from authoritative Word into contemporary
culture;
in the other, the trajectory moves both from text to context and from context to text...» Increasingly, evangelicals are opting for the second of these models - an «interactionist» approach, to use William Dymess» terminolog
in the other, the trajectory moves both from text to context and from context to text...» Increasingly, evangelicals are opting for the second of these models - an «interactionist» approach, to use William Dymess» terminology.
One
difference is that today's commentaries hold very little knowledge of Torah
culture and even the Jewish dialogue going on
in the New Testament and although they have a lot of knowledge, it is diluted by a full cultural engagement which leaves a lot out with a very gentile
understanding of Scripture.
The
difference between education
understood only as training
in technical skills within the ideology of the economic growth and education for promoting a technical society within the framework of a
culture of «scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform», is indeed great.
Dr Clint Perry, another lead author of the study, added: «Despite the obvious
differences between humans and other animals,
understanding social learning and
culture in animals holds a key to
understanding the evolutionary roots of the peculiarities of social learning and
culture in humans.»
But first you must
understand the
difference between yogurts that
culture at room temperature and those that
culture in a warm space.
In order to
understand what things we can write while corresponding and which of them we should not even mention, we need to realize the borders of
difference between the
cultures.
They clearly
understand that the man they are getting
in touch with grew up under the different influence and there can be some
differences between the
culture and traditions.
On the level of Countries, Government and politics, such an education shall help
understanding each other better, building dialogs and bridges, and gradually evolving towards the concept of unity
in diversity, unity without borders, where
differences in language, religion,
culture, skin - tone or sex would not cast any shadow on our profound and wholly human identity.
In order to assess global events such as the war in Iraq, they need to understand global politics; in order to have an informed perspective about global warming, they need to understand global economics, environmental sciences, and geography; and in order to communicate successfully with their neighbors from other cultures, they need to appreciate cultural differences and have skills that allow effective and respectful cross-cultural interaction
In order to assess global events such as the war
in Iraq, they need to understand global politics; in order to have an informed perspective about global warming, they need to understand global economics, environmental sciences, and geography; and in order to communicate successfully with their neighbors from other cultures, they need to appreciate cultural differences and have skills that allow effective and respectful cross-cultural interaction
in Iraq, they need to
understand global politics;
in order to have an informed perspective about global warming, they need to understand global economics, environmental sciences, and geography; and in order to communicate successfully with their neighbors from other cultures, they need to appreciate cultural differences and have skills that allow effective and respectful cross-cultural interaction
in order to have an informed perspective about global warming, they need to
understand global economics, environmental sciences, and geography; and
in order to communicate successfully with their neighbors from other cultures, they need to appreciate cultural differences and have skills that allow effective and respectful cross-cultural interaction
in order to communicate successfully with their neighbors from other
cultures, they need to appreciate cultural
differences and have skills that allow effective and respectful cross-cultural interactions.
We respect and draw attention to the
differences in culture and lifestyle, communicating why they exist so that the students can develop their own views of people, their
differences and the need for tolerance and
understanding.
Working
in collaboration with a diverse group of educators, advocacy groups, community organizations, and policymakers, the project ultimately aims to grow the number of quality schools where all children can have equitable learning outcomes, feel like their
culture is valued, learn to live together with appreciation of
differences, and be engaged
in understanding how to dismantle racism and systemic oppression.
Learn how charters, at different ages and stages of their development, are likely to adopt and use educational technology, where they turn for guidance
in selecting educational products, how
differences in school
culture affect sales approaches, and how to
understand the funding profile of a typical charter school.
Intercultural
understanding involves students learning about and engaging with diverse
cultures in ways that recognise commonalities and
differences, create connections with others and cultivate mutual respect.
Early childhood education research has rarely focused on supporting young children
in tribal communities, hampering our capacity to
understand and advocate for the kinds of high - quality practices grounded
in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI / AN)
culture that can make a positive
difference in children's lives.
We challenge conventional ideas of
difference and diversity and for the past 25 years have shifted the ways
in which artistic practices have been
understood within wider British
culture.
Officials at the Ministry of
Culture understood the connections, and under the condition «to seek common ground while reserving
differences», they held many contemporary art exhibitions mainly
in the form of new media art as international cultural exchange projects.
The Festival brings up a larger question of cultural specificity amidst the ever - expanding waves of globalism, and whether it is possible to
understand and integrate the kind of cultural
differences presented
in this kind of exchange, rather than simply marking them off as expressions of a
culture more exotic than our own.
You couldn't ask for a better example of the
difference between a lawyer - oriented firm and a client - oriented firm, between a
culture that thinks lawyers still call the shots and a
culture that
understands there's a new game
in town.
Reverse or mutual mentoring can lead both mentor and mentee to a better
understanding of generational
differences in such areas as
culture, values, motivation, skills, and processes.
He has an
understanding of the
differences in Corporate
cultures from start - ups to companies
in mature markets.
For over 25 years Nina has worked
in the human relations field, locally and internationally, promoting a
culture of peace by helping individuals, couples and groups to
understand and appreciate the values and
differences of others.
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,
But those same
differences can also be tool
in helping bring about more
understanding in a relationship or marriage, particularly when trying to accept and respect opposing
cultures and views.
Tackling racism
in Australia is a unit of work that encourages students to think about diversity, particularly
in relation to people, groups and their
cultures, to affirm and celebrate
difference and to use their
understanding of diversity to act...