Truth or Surrender Defining what is true can be a source of debate and conflict for many depending on the lenses one is looking through. Some prefer to remain ignorant of the world around them and stay in their own bubble of their own self-made truth and security, while others tend to think truth should be embraced and accepted by all. Somewhere in the middle of these two extremes is the real truth, the truth that many know in their hearts, yet still refuse to believe. In the article “Multiculturalism or Intercultural Dialogue?” by Rev. Ronald M. Ketteler, he illustrates the differences of how people of different cultures view truth and the ultimate problem concerning their approach to truth. The problem with the real truth is the narcissistic society that chooses to think their way is better: either they live their own way regardless of others, or try to get others to adapt to their way of thinking, however, knowing the real truth would show both of these ways are “judged …show more content…
He pointed out the flaws of these two models as a failure to “define humanity ‘within a nature that transcends them’”, stating that these approaches “separate ‘culture from human nature’.” The “crisis of the truth” that he speaks of refutes the idea that right and wrong, good and evil, are knowable by human reason. The truth of right and wrong comes from human nature and reasoning, but these approaches to a “civilization of love” and the intercultural approach hinge on individuals determining their own right and wrong and living accordingly. Ironically, the real truth of “Living in harmony for a civilization of love” is synonymous with justice, church social doctrine, solidarity, social charity, and a foundation of peace. All of these things are in direct contrast to the approaches mentioned in the Declaration on Christian
Throughout history, there have been various perspectives of multicultural differences. According to Meriam Webster (n.d.), culture is “the beliefs, customs, arts, institutions, and the thoughts or products of a particular society or group.” Unfortunately, African Americans, Native Americans, Italians, Irish, Jews as well as various other cultural groups have been profoundly discriminated against and negatively stereotyped (Good Therapy org.). With the frequent mingling of cultures in educational settings, the workplace, and in the social arena, we are bound to encounter cultural differences.
Each man trying to correct from within were pushed further and outward away from the goal of unity. We would have a different story if it were only one man who rejected the idea of the Church being one with the world. The individual would have been marked as the antichrist. Instead, we see a few men take a stand for what they felt was the truth, which we had strayed. Noted, Campbell has seen the destruction with takes place when man messes with God’s desire for gathering of the Church. Campbell states, “What awful and distressing effects have those sad divisions produced! What aversions, what reproaches, what backbitings, what evil surmisings, what angry contentions, what enmities, what excommunications, even persecution!!!” (Campbell and Thomas) Campbell’s biggest fight was pulling back the reigns of the world. Campbell extends ejecting all human creeds that cause divisions among Christians. He states, “… for their faith must not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power and veracity of God. Therefore, no such deductions can be made terms of communion, but do properly belong to the after and progressive edification of the Church. Hence, it is evident that no such deductions or inferential truths ought to have a place in the Church’s confession.” (Campbell and Thomas) Reaching out to across all divisions, Campbell has to be unprejudiced. “That although the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are inseparably connected, making together but one perfect and entire revelation of the Divine will, for the edification and salvation of the Church, and therefore in that respect cannot be separated.” “From the nature and construction of these propositions, it will evidently appear, that they are laid in a designed subserviency to the declared end of our association; and are exhibited for the express purpose of performing a duty of pervious necessity, a duty loudly called for in
...nd analyzing the writing of Pope Francis it allowed me to further my understanding of not only his particular style of teaching, but also of the various issues surrounding Christian ethics. Reading his book, changed my perspective on a few issues and had an impact on me in regards to my life as a Christian. By writing this paper, I was able to identify the main focuses of Christianity in order to become more effect, relevant, and credible. In addition, I was able to further my understanding of the issues surrounding Christian ethics, which will allow me to help others more effectively by following in Jesus’s footsteps. Overall, I enjoyed the assignment and it opened up my eyes to the different issues surrounding the four areas of concern mentioned in The Joy of the Gospel, which are the new idolatry of money, option for the poor, inequality, and common good/peace.
ABSTRACT: The questions suggested by the term "multiculturalism" range far and wide, embracing: questions of inclusion; questions of criteria; questions of self-identity; and questions of the meaning of multiculturalism. In this essay I provide a framework: (i) that allows us to begin a discussion that might answer such questions; (ii) that illuminates why it is that such a modest aim is the most we can hope for at this time; and (iii) that provides an understanding of what we can do in a multicultural world in order to illuminate what we should do. This framework will reject both the idea of toleration as found in Berlin’s conception of human choice and will speak of as maximal multiculturalism, an orientation that is found in John Milton’s idea of truth as variegated and that sees multiculturalism as a great good. These views are plagued by at least three paradoxes that are really inconsistencies. In their place I develop the idea of a mitigated multiculturalism based on fear rather than on any ideal or vision, and with this a distinction between positive and negative toleration. Negative toleration proves to parallel a classic Hobbesianism, which while an unwelcome result, paradoxically, provides further direction and reason for hope that mitigated multiculturalism can and must be surpassed.
A major disagreement among numerous people is religion because each person believes that they are right and the other is wrong, whereas cosmopolitans believe that both are right in their own sense. Appiah uses the example of a Muslim and a Catholic in his chapter, “The Shattered Mirror,” in order to solidify his argument of cosmopolitanism. “Muslims should go to Mecca, Catholics to Mass” – this statement, however, is not valid in today’s world. If you do not believe in one of these traditions because you believe your religion is the only religion, you would believe those who think otherwise are mistaken, not you. As Appiah concluded within this chapter, “we can often experience the appeal of values that aren’t, exactly, our own. So perhaps, when it comes to morality, there is no singular truth. In that case, there’s no one shattered mirror; there are lots of mirrors, lots of moral truths, and we can at best agree to differ” (11). Cosmopolitanism can only thrive if we all agree to differ, instead of constantly disagreeing. But, how can we all agree to disagree if we do not have the same values and moral
This essay will focus on the implicit nature of Multiculturalism and associated sociological and cultural constructs in regards to defining Canadian culture and identity.
In its simplest definitions, the concept of multiculturalism having its roots in theories of cultural pluralism and diversity, can be defined as a normative response to manage the challenges arising from the ever growing multicultural make up of urban population caused by immigration or de facto plurality of cultures in both plural and mono cultural societies. The challenges of multicultural urban societies have been attributed to the politics of cultural differences characterized by the difference in value system of dominant mono cultural groups and specific communities containing multiple ethnicities and, also finding possible ways to co-exist among such differences. The politics of difference is largely reflected in sharing and constitution
This paper is a philosophical exploration of some aspects and implications of the "second great commandment", to "love thy neighbor as thyself", which Kierkegaard called the "royal command". This is often thought to be the heart of Christian ethics [Wattles, p.8].
The multiculturalism idea is about how to respond towards challenges that are associated with religious and cultural diversity. The term is used as a descriptive term that characterizes the diversity facts in the society. The proponent of multiculturalism rejects the melting point idea though the term has encompasses a variety of claims. The melting point idea is that members of the minority group maintain a distinct collection of practices and identities.in general multiculturalism means the practices and policies that respond and recognizes ethnic diversity (Roach et al, 2005 pg. 37). The first black president elected in us Barack Obama describes the different points of view regarding multicultural societies. Though each Atlantic side are
Canada is widely-known for being home to people of many cultures and races. The implementation of a Multiculturalism Act was one of Canada’s first steps to recognizing the diversity of its society and its importance. 3(1)(a) of the Multiculturalism policy states that the Government of Canada should “recognize and promote the understanding that multiculturalism reflects the cultural and racial diversity of Canadian society” (Canadian Multiculturalism Act). And to maintain and strengthen this multicultural society, the Broadcasting Act and the Multiculturalism Act coincide. The broadcasting system is required to serve and reflect all Canadian men, women, and children, therefore needing the ability to demonstrate a nation that is built of people
The lens of cultural understanding is something one must either experience firsthand, or willingly put on, in order to understand it. Seeing life through this lens requires a willingness to change one’s thinking, to see oneself clearly, without the accoutrements of privilege, popularity, rank or wealth, and to reduce ones’ perception of self to the bare elements of character. Essentially, looking through the multicultural lens is an active form of living by the Golden Rule; to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Through devices of character and setting, symbolism and contrast, Langston Hughes, in brilliant but subtle persuasion, invites us to try the lens of understanding, and measure ourselves as God, the Father of all, and
The 1971 Multicultural Policy, the by-product of recommendations seen in Book IV of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism report, gave Canadian society a new image. The policy sets out to assist cultural groups to retain and foster their own identity, overcome barriers to participate in society, promote creative exchanges among Canadian cultural groups, and assist immigrants in acquiring at least one of the official languages. The Environics Institute for Survey Research conducted a survey that found 56% of Canadians saw multiculturalism as one of the core symbols of Canadian identity, up nearly 15% from 10 years prior however, there is still high skepticism for the Multicultural Policy. As a result of Canada’s Multicultural
The perception of multicultural education in the United States has certainly evolved over the preceding decades. As a corollary of the social activism and desegregation movements of the 1960s and 1970s, the emergence of ethnic studies within public education systems came about as a sincere recognition that all students should – and must – learn to participate in a diverse world (Trent, 2012). While all governments expect and sometimes require a minimal level of civil responsibility and participation from their citizens, it is impossible to overstate the importance of freedom of association, religion, speech, and political organization for protecting group difference. However, parallel to various sociopolitical disturbances that have increasingly
I think the best, most logical, and most realistic explanation of abnormal behavior is the multicultural model, which according to the textbook is “the view that each culture within a larger society has a particular set of values and beliefs, as well as special external pressures, that help account for the behavior of its members” (62). This particular model attributes environmental and social factors as causing abnormal and dysfunctional psychological functions, because of their prominent and powerful influence on individuals’ conscious and subconscious, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This models also acknowledges and respects cultural diversity, while catering to these differences in ways that specifically emphasizes and celebrates these
We need to be aware of the diversity in the classroom. Cultural diversity includes: bi-racial, adoptive, immigrant, gay, and step-families. It is a large majority of the students today even in my generation. Focusing on making a balanced curriculum that exposes the students to all of these different backgrounds is very important. I know that it is likely that a teacher will not be able to cater to every student, but it is important to involve each of them. There is a large percentage of students that have dropped out due to the lack of having a connection with the curriculum. It is frustrating that we are lacking progress in our schools to help these children connect when studies show that each cultural group will soon be equal in numbers. We need to form a better