Morals are everywhere. From media outlets to the parental teachings of one’s youth, society infuses the human race into a world of persuasive morality. Using a variety of techniques and approaches, the power-hungry and the righteous attempt to sway the uncommitted to a moral side. However, as an individual, the challenge lies in determining which morals are worthy of believing and which should be left as propaganda.
As stated above, society’s influence drives the world. Systematically for the last hundreds and thousands of years, the human race has become collections and communities of descriptive factors. From the gay and the straight to the poor and wealthy, American civilization has embedded segregation and prejudice deep into the current …show more content…
In order to maintain true equality, one must be granted not only the same legal rights as a diverse counterpart, but also be treated with the same level of moral respect. As humans, the basis of equality must offer equal opportunities for success and happiness despite one’s gender, race, sexuality, religion, age, or national origin. However, current moral systems become tainted by inaccurate perceptions of the diverse. To truly understand equality, one must be rooted with justice and fairness.
Understanding the need for equality can come from the characteristics of the just. When an individual makes an assumption with a basic system of knowledge and understanding, he or she doesn’t reflect upon the rights and the morality of others. Clouding our judgement, we must dismiss the force of personal experience and strong emotions. Instead, it is key to open our hearts and minds to the actions and rights of others. A small piece of morality lies in accepting what’s different.
Lastly, a moral system must push the importance of love and the will to learn how to love. Love must be found within ourselves, but also within the people who momentarily cross our path. Love can drive us all to do good and to be good. Acceptance, righteousness, and the passion to lend a helping hand are the building blocks to a moral …show more content…
Fortunately, in the midst of a political circus, the attributions and efforts of the equal rights movement has offered the LGBTQ community a voice. On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nation-wide. However, with the presence of a substantial discrepancy amongst humanity, the desire to meet true equality has not been met. Due to the combination of deeply-embedded homophobia and the lack of sufficient legal protection to sexual and gender identities, many individuals of LGBTQ community continue to in come in contact in
As stated above, society’s influence drives the world. Systematically for the last hundreds and thousands of years, the human race has become collections and communities of descriptive factors. From the gay and the straight to the poor and wealthy, American civilization has embedded segregation and prejudice deep into the current …show more content…
In order to maintain true equality, one must be granted not only the same legal rights as a diverse counterpart, but also be treated with the same level of moral respect. As humans, the basis of equality must offer equal opportunities for success and happiness despite one’s gender, race, sexuality, religion, age, or national origin. However, current moral systems become tainted by inaccurate perceptions of the diverse. To truly understand equality, one must be rooted with justice and fairness.
Understanding the need for equality can come from the characteristics of the just. When an individual makes an assumption with a basic system of knowledge and understanding, he or she doesn’t reflect upon the rights and the morality of others. Clouding our judgement, we must dismiss the force of personal experience and strong emotions. Instead, it is key to open our hearts and minds to the actions and rights of others. A small piece of morality lies in accepting what’s different.
Lastly, a moral system must push the importance of love and the will to learn how to love. Love must be found within ourselves, but also within the people who momentarily cross our path. Love can drive us all to do good and to be good. Acceptance, righteousness, and the passion to lend a helping hand are the building blocks to a moral …show more content…
Fortunately, in the midst of a political circus, the attributions and efforts of the equal rights movement has offered the LGBTQ community a voice. On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nation-wide. However, with the presence of a substantial discrepancy amongst humanity, the desire to meet true equality has not been met. Due to the combination of deeply-embedded homophobia and the lack of sufficient legal protection to sexual and gender identities, many individuals of LGBTQ community continue to in come in contact in