David Howenstein Blog
This blog focuses on putting spirituality into action, and is based on the bookJUMBO JUMBLE(by this blog's author).
- Each blog entry includes:
- JR - the author’s reflection of the writings in the book
- PP - a personal question for the reader
- PA - My own personal answer (not included in the book) to the question
7/1/2023
Illustration by Miki Howenstein
(From page 212 of the book “Jumbo Jumble”)
…….. When society comes to perceive each person and all of life as being inherently valuable, extremism has no place to wrap its tentacles around and eventually withers away. When we treat people with dignity, they naturally comes to treat others in the same way.…….
Author’s Comment: Treating people with dignity is key to creating a more peaceful society. When we act as if some lives deserve to receive respect while others deserve to be trashed, we provide nourishment for violence and extremism to flourish. Treating others with dignity doesn’t mean agreeing with them, but allowing them to be heard and understood (without coercion or the threat of violence from either side).
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