Sentences with phrase «upheld community tradition»

People who upheld community tradition seldom spoke to her, and when they did it was with the sort of benevolent bewilderment that others might display toward the village idiot or the town drunk.

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First, is that there is theological, ritual, community and leadership support inside nearly EVERY denominational tradition of Christianity that actively affirms and upholds LGBT faith inclusion.

At any rate, in obedience to the firm resolution of the community to uphold the Hadith as a foundation for faith and practice, the learned men did their best to establish principles of criticism and grades of authenticity to serve as a guide in accepting true traditions.

The restaurant upholds the traditions of the French community that settled here in 1833, serving handmade artisanal cheese and wood - fired water bread based on old family recipes.

Five Generations of Careys Uphold the Family Tradition of Legal Service «There wasn't any pressure to become a lawyer, per se, but we were all strongly encouraged to make a difference in our communities.

To address the real social and emotional needs of males in our communities, NACCHO proposes a positive approach to male health and wellbeing that celebrates Aboriginal masculinities, and uphold our traditional values of respect for our laws, respect for Elders, culture and traditions, responsibility as leaders and men, teachers of young males, holders of lore, providers, warriors and protectors of our families, women, old people, and children.