The Jewish Talmud says Jesus is in Hell boiling in a vat of human feces and that his mother, the Virgin Mary is a whore, I find that slightly more offensive
Whataboutism is ugly. If you see a war crime and your reaction is, "what about...", take a pause, think about what you are asking and why. Here are some pointers. ๐
Ask yourself:
โAm I contributing information?
โAm I reacting with fear or anger?
โWhat message am I trying to convey?
โ Am I justifying a terrible act?
Take a mental break and don't let yourself lose your humanity.
To not fall victim to whataboutism try this:
โ๏ธAcknowledge: Acknowledge the atrocity happened or is happening.
โ๏ธ Condemn and show empathy: show empathy and support to victims by condemning abuse, atrocity, or injustice.
โ๏ธinform responsibly: if relevant insert extra information you'd like others to be aware of without diminishing others grief or traumatic event.
For example: "that is terrible and it is awful that it happened or is happening. I'd like to add that this awful thing is also happening or happened to [insert noun]."
We support the weak against the powerful and stand for justice. Our values are the following:
- Human rights.
- Autonomy & self-governance.
- Resistance against tyranny.
- A more humane society.
- Actions Not Nouns.
#Anonymous
When someone addresses conflict with the intention to understand actions and talk things out, it is an act of love, not war. It is them trusting you with their vulnerability, not an attack on your character. Conflict avoidance ruins that chance of creating authentic bonds
Bilqi Abdul-Qaadir wanted to play professional baseketball in Europe, but the International Basketball Federation's rules prohibited players from wearing hijabs. She chose her faith over basketball and continues to advocate for women and girls in sport. https://t.co/oz7JipHt8V.
Only in my second year of teaching and Iโve witnessed so many teacherโs break down and cry this year because of all the changes qnd pressure..... covid really messed us up.
Orange Shirt Day is not a day for white settlers to absolve themselves of their racism and anti-Indigeneity by wearing a bright orange shirt. Itโs a time for you to reflect and acknowledge how you can do better.