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Williams related his own personal experiences as a child in Flint, Mich., toemphasize the contributions that one individualcan make to another in need. He cited a thirdgrade teacher who recognized that his speechimpediment was caused by a hearing impairment ascrucial in enhancing his self-esteem...

Author: By Daniel L. Jacobowitz, | Title: An 'Athlete Who Cares' Speaks | 4/6/1990 | See Source »

...Chicago expert, believes pop Satanism, often inspired by heavy-metal music or games like Dungeons & Dragons, sometimes leads youths into the real thing. He notes that cults play upon the feelings of powerlessness that afflict millions of teens. Thus therapy seeks to improve social skills and build self-esteem...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: No Sympathy for the Devil | 3/19/1990 | See Source »

...Hour of Power) and Pat Robertson (700 Club). Both are portrayed as distorting the traditional Christian doctrine of original sin, which holds that each person is born sinful and thus requires redemption by Jesus Christ. Schuller, for instance, states that "the core of sin is a lack of self- esteem" -- not quite what St. Augustine had in mind...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Heresy on The Airwaves | 3/5/1990 | See Source »

Lowry said that Blacks must also look inward to promote economic justice and inspire self-esteem among the community...

Author: By Jay K. Varma, | Title: Black Leader Addresses Students | 2/22/1990 | See Source »

...must organize for economic justice, self-esteem, and political power," he said. "It's absolutely essential to [insuring] a bright future...

Author: By Jay K. Varma, | Title: Black Leader Addresses Students | 2/22/1990 | See Source »

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