Appeals to
the universal dignity of human beings often seem quite ineffective against this strong identification with particular groups.
Not exact matches
The Declaration's language
of universal human rights
is not the only moral language available to us in confronting threats to
human dignity.
Moreover, in our time the language
of universal human rights
is the most available discourse for cross-cultural deliberation about the
dignity of the
human person.
It
was the sixtieth anniversary
of the
Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, and Benedict again adverted to rights being grounded in natural law and requiring a transcendent horizon that illumines the dignity of the human pe
Human Rights, and Benedict again adverted to rights
being grounded in natural law and requiring a transcendent horizon that illumines the
dignity of the
human pe
human person.
- God, the Absolute - humanity, the
human condition in its
universal characteristics, - male and female, though different, equal in rights and
dignity, - the cosmos, especially the planet earth available, with its limited resources, for all humanity - the planet's ecology as common essential source
of life and hence
of concern for all
humans, present and future, - the
human conscience guiding each one interiorly would
be known only to each one personally, - the each group
of humans has a history and a religio - cultural background
of its own
is a
universal factor that makes for particularity and different contexts for theology, - the realization that the present increasing globalization
of relationships, economy and culture impinge on theology and spirituality universally, though differently.
The United States
is one
of a dwindling number
of nations unenthusiastic about the application
of world law when applied to its own conduct, but for reasons supplied by the author, the
Universal Declaration
of Human Rights is still a tool for people of conscience to use in the struggle for a world more respectful of human dig
Human Rights
is still a tool for people
of conscience to use in the struggle for a world more respectful
of human dig
human dignity.
The
Universal Declaration
of Human Rights is a tool for people of conscience to use in the struggle for a world more respectful of human dig
Human Rights
is a tool for people
of conscience to use in the struggle for a world more respectful
of human dig
human dignity.
In an age when God
is often sidelined and self - worship
is often conducted under the aegis
of nationalism, it
is particularly important to take every opportunity to call attention to the
dignity and value
of all
human beings, and in particular to the
universal ideas
of the Torah.
To the extent that we
are committed to the ideal
of a secular society free
of ecclesiastical influence and governed by toleration, liberty, and a conception
of civic virtue; and insofar as we think
of true religious piety as consisting in treating other
human beings with
dignity and respect, and regard the Bible simply as a profound work
of human literature with a
universal moral message, we
are the heirs
of Spinoza's scandalous treatise.
My fourth question
is as follows: If Christian teaching
of universal human dignity was so central and so thoroughgoing, why has Christian practice so often violated the
dignity both
of Christians and
of others?
Its remarkable success in becoming
universal can
be claimed to show that no basis
is needed, that in fact there
is a
universal common sense that supports its affirmation
of human dignity and
human rights.
She also honoured «all those who currently risk their lives, serving in the forces to build international peace and security in a world in which, as agreed by all parties to the
Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, «recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace».&r
Human Rights, «recognition
of the inherent
dignity and
of the equal and inalienable rights
of all members
of the
human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace».&r
human family
is the foundation
of freedom, justice and peace».»
French foreign minister Alain Juppé said: «We must not
be afraid
of the Arab Spring because it embodies
universal values -
dignity, freedom, respect for
human rights, the right
of people to choose their own leaders.»
While the fight to retain
human dignity and the fight to survive the tribulations
of one's life
is quite
universal, the extreme
of slavery puts into perspective one's hardships.
(17) In my opinion these dimensions
of the
universal right to education
are compatible, interdependent and necessary to achieve the aim
of full development
of one's personality and potential in respect
of human dignity.
«All
human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights,» this is the first sentence of Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948 (United Nations, 2007, p
human beings are born free and equal in
dignity and rights,» this
is the first sentence
of Article 1
of the
Universal Declaration
of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948 (United Nations, 2007, p
Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948 (United Nations, 2007, p. 5).
This article
was included in the 1948
Universal Declaration
of Human Rights: «All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and ri
Human Rights: «All
human beings are born free and equal in dignity and ri
human beings are born free and equal in
dignity and rights.
The realities
of poverty, the search for identity, and the
universal struggle for freedom, social justice, and
human dignity are depicted with a rare emotional intensity and a deeply felt humanity.
Social inequalities can
be reduced through the defense
of human rights, the rule
of law, participatory democracy,
universal access to public services, the recognition
of personal
dignity, a significant improvement in the effectiveness
of fiscal and social policies, an ethical finance reform, large scale decent work creation policies, integration
of the informal and popular economic sectors, and national and international collaboration to eradicate the new forms
of slavery such as forced labor and sexual exploitation.
It
is a vision
of: urbanization, as people in cities have more opportunities and use resources more efficiently; intensified food production to increase yields and leave more room for nature; the expanded use
of nuclear energy, which has zero emissions and the smallest land footprint
of any energy source; greater development
of GMOs to reduce chemical use and increase yields; animal - free meat; «re-wilding» former farm and pasture lands with wolves, buffalo, mountain lions, and even formerly extinct species — all the while supporting
universal human dignity.