Our
Constitution amazes me, and I literally worship its wisdom about
human rights and the rights of individuals. I want to read and learn
about the inspiration behind the debates, revisions and the process
behind finalization of these words: "We hold these truths to be
self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed
by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these
are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
URL -http://theghousediary.blogspot.com/2012/06/texas-faith-what-are-you-reading-this.html
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For a number of reasons, summer is known as a time of reading.
That could be because of so many summer books coming out. It
could be that we all have more time to read on vacation. Or it
could be that summer is less stressful.
Your answers will help inform our readers about your cast of
mind -- and the topics that you consider important.
MIKE GHOUSE, President, Foundation for Pluralism, Dallas
Abraham Lincoln's autobiography is one of the books I will be
reading this summer. His statement, "with malice towards none"
has been one of my anchors since my college interfaith
discussions. I have given many forms to it in my writings,
including with prejudice towards none.
I
am committed to read about America and Americans as a guide in
making, Americans
Together, Building a cohesive America. When complete, the
documentary will reflect most aspects of Americans, and their
trials and tribulations, hopes and aspirations and their
persistent pursuit of happiness. Whether you are a Native
American, immigrant or a great grand immigrant, you would be
able to relate to it.
Our Constitution amazes me, and I literally worship its wisdom
about human rights and the rights of individuals. I want to read
and learn about the inspiration behind the debates, revisions
and the process behind finalization of these words: "We hold
these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable
Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of
Happiness."
As a pluralist Muslim, I take a quiz at Beliefnet every year,
and have consistently found that I am 100% Unitarian
Universalist, 97% Quaker, 88% Buddhist, 85% Reformed Jew, 85%
Neo Pagan, 79% Baha'i, 80% Muslim, 68% Hindu and 28% Catholic
among others. My low score about the Catholic faith bothers me,
and I am committed to read books on Catholicism. I want to
improve my understanding to at least 50%. All recommendations
are welcome.
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