Category: Life Lessons

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Author: Mary Gormandy White, staff writer, https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-oppression.html Oppression is the result of a cruel or unjust exercise of power. Minorities have historically been subject to oppression by those in power. Unfortunately, oppression still exists today, and there are many examples of it. What Is Oppression? Oppression occurs when groups are subjected to cruel or unjust…

Human Rights

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Human rights are fundamental inalienable rights that you have just by virtue of the fact that you are a person. Although the government can pass laws to protect your human rights, human rights are rights believed to be granted by God or by some higher power and everyone has human rights even if legislation doesn’t…

Civil Rights

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yourdictionary.com defines civil rights as “rights given to individuals by societies. They are established and enforced by law. Natural rights exist even if a society falls apart, but civil rights would disappear without someone to enforce them. Civil rights protect individuals from discrimination based on their race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any…

I am a follower of Jesus

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The word “Christian” denotes negative feelings due to the actions and beliefs of those who identify as Christians. I am a follower of Jesus who showed us how to live in a world that does not accept the two great commandments to love God and love others as we love ourselves.

Conservative, Moderate, Progressive, or Liberal

Jul 30, 2022

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I grew up in the very conservative South. I am not a conservative. As a moderate, I believe there are issues that are too complex for partisan or party politics. I dislike terms like “conservative”, “liberal”, “progressive”, Democrat, Republican, and Libertarian. I am not a socialist or a fascist. I am not afraid to express…

Roy’s Journal

Jul 29, 2022

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