pascalssubmarine:

Respecting people does NOT mean:

• Believing all of the same things they do
• Agreeing with all of their choices and perspectives
• Changing your beliefs to accommodate theirs
• Condoning practices against your personal moral code.

Respecting people DOES mean:

• Not shaming them for their beliefs/choices/identities
• Understanding that not everyone is going to agree with you
• Recognizing and appreciating their point of view
• Interacting in a civil manner, even when you disagree with them
• Not shoving your own views down others’ throats
• Listening more than you speak

Sunday, June 3rd, 2012
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   This is lovely and something I agree with, but sadly this may never happen or happen very rarely. Even people who say...

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