Hopefully by the end of this unit, there will be an understanding gained by the learner, that has created a bit of tolerance for what we don't understand, and that insight will reign in the outrage that fills us when when we cross paths with a person or people whose perspectives and beliefs offend or shock us. Eyes need to be opened, ears attuned to what was once silent, and minds deep enough and humble enough to listen to things they don't want to hear and still be able to respond with compassion and respect, even when we don't agree. This lesson is not about this one issue, it is about every issue we will come across in our lifetimes.
"Each being is sacred -- meaning that each has inherent value that cannot be ranked in a hierarchy or compared to the value of another being."
"Each being is sacred -- meaning that each has inherent value that cannot be ranked in a hierarchy or compared to the value of another being."