human dignity

Hi Gorillafootprints. In spite of the cruelty we encounter in life, it is still beautiful. We just have to open our eyes to other possibilities. Really wish you would change your view of planet earth and the people in it. It is us who make our lives miserable or we get caught in the middle of it and may suffocate us. But I believe we can rise above this. I have to believe in this or we end up wrecks. Have a nice day.

That's really nice of you however, I'm not going to change my view until the people stops doing miserable things. Our instincts of cruelty might be hidden by our religion, tradition, values, culture, but it is still somewhere within us to be heartless. The world is still nice and I can see that. Don't judge a book by it's cover. Just because I view the people this way, it doesn't mean I can't see another side of it. I like seeing both sides of things to bring justice in my mind. Looks can be deceiving. Take care.

Hi! That is nice to know that you look at both sides and I agree that by looking at both sides, and perhaps more, you can bring justice to your mind. Thanks for adding me as a friend.

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Hi! This is really a question that is difficult to answer....human dignity.... and quite deep. But how do we judge if a person is worthy of esteem or respect? Or when do we say a person worthy of esteem? And if we do not respect a person or regard a person as esteemable, is that person devoid of human dignity? This is really quite subjective. But anyway, your response got me thinking and I looked for definitions of human dignity online and came across this line by Scott B. Rae, PhD in an article Dr. Rae wrote with the title "How much brain do I need to be human?" (http://www.cbhd.org) I hope I am not quoting Dr. Rae out of context but...I am a Catholic and I particularly liked and believed in this line and would perhaps relate to your response... "The scripture is clear that a person's status and rights are grounded in the image of God. This sets human beings apart from animals and provide the essential basis for human dignity." And in the image of the guy who was tortured, who loses human dignity? The guy tortured who was suspected of a crime or the officer of the law who inflicted the torture? Thanks for your response. It really got me thinking and started me searching. A think I havn't done for a long time.

I agree. No normal person can do what those officers did.