tolerance

tolerance

May 13, 2014

No Hate

"You guys are lucky I'm too lazy to find new friends!" I have recently noticed that I say that very often when I am hanging out with my friends. Everyone has at least one friend that you have gotten so...
February 24, 2014

A World of Difference

I believe in diversity. I believe in being surrounded by people who are different from you, and who can teach you as much about themselves as they can about you. Growing up in Las Vegas, diversity was a part of...
December 1, 2013

Compassion

As Americans, human rights are some of our most valuable possessions, so important that we are willing to fight and even die for others to have them. Unfortunately, this has not always been the case. Even today, certain people or...
November 26, 2013

Cherish Life and What Comes With It

I have always had personal beliefs in Acceptance and Honor. Acceptance and Honor are necessary because there are bound to be differences in the way people think. People are just the way they are, and they are each perfect. To...
September 24, 2013

Never Judge a Book by Its Cover

It is a known fact that our beliefs and opinions are a product of our experiences in life. My life experiences both in my country, where I lived for 21 years, and in the United States of America have taught...
August 28, 2013

Feel Free to Disagree

I’ve heard the judgments from family and friends when it comes to religion. I am a Christian, and I try my best to live by my beliefs; however, it is certainly difficult to share my thoughts as religion has become...
August 28, 2013

Open-Mind Open-Heart

Endless possibilities are the essence of an open mind. Keeping your mind open to life as a whole and accepting changes are what keep us moving forward. With time, and an open mind, we can see life for what it...
August 23, 2013

Questioning America

I believe that America means freedom. But is everyone living in this country enjoying their freedom at all times? Even though you are free to believe in any faith and behave the way you want, I believe there is still...
August 23, 2013

The Power of Tolerance

After walking the streets with a myriad of different cultures, I have learned one very important thing, how to be tolerant. Being exposed to such a diverse group of people allowed me to develop a greater understanding of others; I...