not the same, but equal? that is each person has equal value as me?
2007-01-07 04:05:51 · 10 answers · asked by w2000 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
many people feel a need to put others down, in order to build themselves up,,,,,, is what i believe causes alot of the inequality and prejudice attitudes
2007-01-07 04:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by dlin333 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you look at the sum total of human history it is based on conflict. It is based on the differences between us and them, the haves versus the have nots. These differences create conflict and then progress is made through revolutions and subsequent resolutions. That is all we know. Most religions have been formed out of human desire to end this cycle yet because they are made up of humans the cycle repeats itself nonetheless. I think it's scary to admit that we are equal because we are not. We are unique and special in God's eyes yes but equal, I would say no not in this life anyway.
2007-01-07 12:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by Twinki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to developmental psychology there is a certain stage of intellectual development where you understand people's differences. Until you reach that stage anything that is different appears like breaking the rules, and threatens anarchy and chaos.
If you understand people's differences and how each person is equal then it is important for you to also understand that some people are not as wise as you, and that it is not so easy for some to think that way.
2007-01-07 12:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not necessarily being scared. It is because that is what they are taught as children. However, as one becomes an adult and still does not understand that all men/women are created equal, it could be due to a superiority/inferiority complex. It's not often that people, as adults, form racist/sexist opinions. So, I would look at how they were raised/taught.
2007-01-07 12:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by answerneil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because christians like to feel that they are "special". The rest of us will be left behind ya know. That's one of the big attractions of the religion; they sin, but they repent before they do it again. That makes everything OK.
Even death-row murderers can repent and go to heaven. A homosexual cannot. Lousy way to run a society in my opinion.
2007-01-07 12:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All people have equal rights, but I belong only to myself!
2007-01-07 12:09:41 · answer #6 · answered by AnnieD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, except for the God part. We should just get along because we are all human.
2007-01-07 12:08:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yea, right and Elmer the ghost really can fly.
2007-01-07 12:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there's no proof that he even exists
2007-01-07 12:07:02 · answer #9 · answered by hiclaude 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cuz you get beatings for saying it
2007-01-07 12:08:06 · answer #10 · answered by flyboy7683 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋