One World - Teaching Tolerance

[handmade34]

“As we tell stories about the lives of others, we learn how to imagine what another creature might feel in response to various events. At the same time, we identify with the other creature and learn something about ourselves.”
— Martha Nussbaum, philosopher

http://www.tolerance.org/magazine/number-39-spring-2011?newsletter=TT012511

[cbayer]

1. This is a tremendous, ongoing project of the Southern Poverty Law Center

I hope that members here will consider supporting them, if they don't already.

:hi:

[handmade34]

3. a hearty yes!

all suppport SPLC

[OneGrassRoot]

2. Empathy. So many lack empathy....

So many work so hard to NOT be empathetic, as though it's a weakness, rather than a strength.

Yet so many are quick to label others, often without knowing what the labels really mean.

Those who personify the Tea Party have perfected lack of empathy, as well as false labeling.

What a wonderful article (and organization).

Thank you, handmade34.

:hug:

[jillan]

4. This is my favorite song ever "One Light One Sun" by Raffi.

My daughter was obsessed with Raffi when she was little - which was fine by me, as he sang about saving the fishes in the ocean and the blue skies and that children all over the world are all the same.

Enjoy -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgKzY93Bk6M

If only more people listened.