Word: mankind
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...further the evolution of mankind, and not just reap the benefits of past humanity's struggles, if we are to help the overcoming of our self-alienation from the spirit and not merely perpetrate it, then meditation--or a similar and truly contemplative practice--becomes, not so much a wicked affair, but rather a case of merely enjoying the level of consciousness which past heroes achieved for us. We contribute nothing, we pass on our mediocrity...
Against those theologians who argue that democracy tends to fall prey to moral relativism by not exalting a unified vision of "the good," Novak responds that pluralism, which is the respect for each individual's own personal goals, allows mankind to realize a greater moral vision. Against those who argue that capitalism is based on selfish materialism, he responds that it tends to expand the wealth of all citizens by providing incentives for productivity. The marriage of pluralism and productivity best realizes the Christian ideal of caritas, or the compassionate love of fellow human beings...
...deejay." But the disturbed newspaper reaction came from the fact that Lloyd's updating featured an assault on sexism. Indeed, the word sexist has been added to the new edition of the thesaurus, right after "biased, twisted, jaundiced." Women are no longer listed as a sub-category of mankind but of humankind. And among the exemplars of "excellence," "superman" has been joined by "wonderwoman...
...ironic that the city in which Christ died to save mankind from its sins is today the center of so much controversy and bloodshed. Your article on Jerusalem makes it clear that talk of bringing Jews and Arabs together so that they can live in peace is wishful thinking. The Israelis are not going to be driven out of Israel, and the Arabs are not going to stop trying to drive them out. I would be very surprised if the world sees Middle East peace in the lifetime of anyone now living. Perhaps the most that can be. hoped...
...beyond the sharing of language, history and customs. For all the occasional yipping that has occurred between the two countries, the truth is that they like each other. And although this scrap of embarrassing sentimentality has been vigorously contested by both sides ("I am willing to love all mankind, except an American," said Samuel Johnson), it is the main reason that Britain ought never to doubt where America's heart lies, especially in a crisis...