In my opinion, the highest value a human can have is respect for another persons values because "values" only relate to how humans relate to each other. Debate.
2006-09-05 13:13:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hand of just got it wrong That is not a value. You don't know what "values". This is why I ask. A value is of Respect and higherc behaviour, Not murder and mayhem. Valus are so defined to exclude Evil. Say "My Value is to murder you and your family." Be serious.
2006-09-05 14:19:01 · update #1
"Values" is a subjective term and based on an abstract.
Values differ from person to person, group to group.
2006-09-05 13:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Value (universal values-- Truth, Goodness and Beauty, as experienced by each new generation.
Value (personal and cultural) -- the principles, standards, or Moral character or character is an evaluation of a person's moral and mental qualities. Such an evaluation is subjective — one person may evaluate someone's character on the basis of their virtue, another may consider their fortitude, courage, loyalty, honesty, or piety.
Are you talking about values or morals? And are you talking about living together as in room mates kind of living together? Or about people living together as in a romantic involved living together?
You are absolutely right about respecting another persons values. If you are talking about living together as in room mates then everybody has their own boundaries and deserves to have those boundaries respected. If we are talking about romantic living together, that is a different story. The rules do change a bit but, in the end there are still boundaries that need respected. Ya know, don't use your partners toothbrush, underwear, etc. LOL
2006-09-05 13:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by ktjokt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In defining values, all you have to do is look inside yourself and ask what do I value in myself and others. If you are living with a group of people, you then need to compare what they think about themselves and others, against your own beliefs. O.K. as far as you yourself are concerned, do you trust and respect yourself. Do you wish others to respect your privacy, your personal property, your opinions and so on. Then ask youself, do you have these same respects towards others and do they return them accordingly. You may have these values, live them and respect them in others, but if you are living with someone who doesn't respect you and value the same things, you would be far better off finding a new friend who has the same values as you do.
2006-09-05 14:02:04 · answer #3 · answered by Limeygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh, I wish I had a group of people to live together with who shared a common set of spiritual values!
Off the top of my head, how about defining "values" as "what informs one's conscience", or "what one holds to be 'right' and 'of worth' "?
I like the Sathya Sai "Human Values" listing as a summary of goodness: " Love, inner peace, Truth, non-violence".
Thinking specifically about community living.... how about starting from Egan's theory of personality concept that all human beings have three basic needs:
a) to love and be loved
b) to accept others and be accepted by others
c) for autonomy.
I'm imagining that if everyone in your community commits to enabling everyone else to experience these three needs abundantly, it will thrive.
Another core process for community living, as in a family, is "communicate!" I would suggest you want both frequent formal means of communication such as a brief gathering of the community every day at an agreed time, and a longer one (once a week?) that everyone normally attends, and free-flowing informal communication where the golden rule you mentioned ~ respect others ~ applies. "Buddhistic" virtues such as patience and compassion can go a long way to oil the wheels of such communication.
One specific skill, an ally both of effectiv smooth communication and of love, is listening. Listening skill includes letting the other person finish; when they are talking, giving them your whole attention rather than thinking about your reply (or your self-defence); and listening with an empathic heart.
2006-09-05 20:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by MBK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Respect is for people, not values.
Would you respect someones value if it was that it they thought it would be a service to God and great thing to torture your family in front of you then kill you all?
The worlds values are all wrong. Gods is the only one that is right.
2006-09-05 13:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus says, "Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments." (Mt 19:17)
Love God. Love your neighbor.
These are the basis of the commandments. The basic duties and rights of all people.
2006-09-05 13:31:14 · answer #6 · answered by Lives7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Values is simple. It is any idea (generaly one that enhances human life) you value.
It can be higher minium wage, anti abortion, pro abortion, anti gay, pro gay.
Whatever idea you feel would lead to a better life for people.
2006-09-05 13:18:38 · answer #7 · answered by aiji.tenchijin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
study up on polyamory..lol. But you're right..There is only one path to enlightenment.. through love and understanding of all things
2006-09-05 13:20:01 · answer #8 · answered by TimeWastersInc 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well said
2006-09-05 13:15:20 · answer #9 · answered by pepzi_bandit 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋