Reconciling Differences
The Dignity Dialogues blog examines the dynamics of conflict and the intricate process of reconciling differences. It explores the role of human dignity violations in perpetuating conflict and examines the healing power inherent in honoring human dignity. Dignity Dialogues offers paths from blame and blindness to understanding, forgiveness, and acceptance. We believe that all conflicts are reconcilable when the parties choose to honor dignity.
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
December 10, 2018 marked the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly. The UDHR consists of 30 articles affirming an individual’s rights. Although not legally binding in themselves, the articles have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, economic transfers, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions, and other laws. …
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An Enemy to Blame
Most of us prefer an enemy we can blame, even if it is the wrong enemy. After the fight or flight response to a serious threat subsides, after the denial response to a serious loss fades, we naturally want to fight back.…
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The Meaning and Sanctity of Human Dignity
I set out to write about human dignity from a neutral position so as not to exclude anyone from the conversation. I thought it best to remain anonymous in relation to race, nationality, gender identity, class, and certainly religion.…
