Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Oct 12, 2008	Everyone is entitled to their beliefs...
Differences are as old as the saints: By KARAN MINNIS, Guardian Lifestyles Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: In a country with over 200 churches and 15 denominations it is sometimes hard to understand and appreciate the beliefs of others. As a result, some may find it hard to understand why one...... [view]

Posted By:  h2cm Posted On:  Oct 6, 2008	Death in Birth By Vivienne Walt/Freetown Thursday, Sep. 18, 2008
An excerpt from an article in TIME magazine is posted below by Patti Abbott, Co-Director of the PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for Nursing Knowledge, Information Management and Sharing (KIMS), Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. The entire article can be found at:...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Aug 31, 2008	Christian Values and Education In The Bahamas
You 'gotta' have faith: By KARAN MINNIS, Guardian Lifestyles Reporter - Nassau, Bahamas: Darron and Crystal Philip-Pitt say they have always thought about the spiritual education of their four-year-old daughter, Danae, which is the reason why they sent her to a Christian-based...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot Posted On:  May 11, 2008	44 Writings I Need For This Blog
I am in need of some articles and writings for this blog. I will add to this list as I see fit. The ones listed below are ideas for articles and writings and are some writings/articles I need for the blog. By writing the article (or articles), You will be emailed an invite to join this blog...... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Apr 5, 2008	The Chinese Victory (Part I)
Reflections of Fidel: WITHOUT some basic historical knowledge, the subject I am dealing with could not be understood. In Europe, people had heard about China. In the autumn of 1298, Marco Polo told marvelous tales about an amazing country he called Cathay. Columbus, an intelligent and...... [view]

Showing tolerance of other peoples' beliefs and cultures even if they are different than my own.

Submitted By:   laurakenyon Committers:  70 Date Created:  2007-11-01

Description:   Imagine how many of the world's conflicts could be avoided if people and communities could focus on accepting differences? Now think about how many conflicts in your own life could be avoided if you, and others around you, were committed to recognizing and respecting differences? Unfortunately conflicts often come about because people have made other commitments that do not leave room for tolerance, this should motivate all of us to make tolerance our number one commitment! [view]

Treating others with respect
Submitted By:   laurakenyon Committers:  54 Date Created:  2007-11-01	Description:   Whether it is your brother or a stranger, treating people with respect is important in creating a peaceful and tolerant society. When people are treated respectfully, they generally treat others in the same fashion. Having respect for those around you can create a ripple effect that spreads respect throughout your community! [view]