Self-transcendence: Some Suggestions to Transcend One’s Limitations

Achieving transcendence is not to allow our self to be affected by our own self-imposed limitations and negative thoughts. Without constantly checking them, our thoughts may limit our perspective and faculties …

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The Blind Men and the Elephant: Attaining a Holistic Perspective

The famous parable of the blind men and their first encounter with an elephant explains the difference between a holistic perspective and a partial point of view. The parable has a number of Indian variations, but generally goes as follows:

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Excision, Female Circumcision, And Clitoridectomy: Are They Moral?

What is deviant in one culture may even be celebrated in another. For instance, in some parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Muslim Africa, women are traditionally circumcised. Known as “excision” or “clitoridectomy,” the process involves cutting off the clitoris and sewing shut the labia, typically without any anesthesia.

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Filipino Moral Character: Pros and Cons

Filipino cultural morality, especially that which concerns social ethics, centers on ideally having a “smooth interpersonal relationship” (SIR) with others. The definition of “smooth interpersonal relationship” in Philippine culture is principally supported by and anchored on at least six basic Filipino values: the concepts of (1) ‘pakikisama,’ (2) ‘hiya,’ (3) ‘amor propio,’ (4) ‘utang na loob,’ (5) Filipino hospitality, and (6) respect for elders.

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Is It True That Christianity Resembles Domestic Abuse?

A YouTube video claims that Abrahamic faiths resemble domestic abuse so well because they’re both rooted in power and control through dependency, degradation, and fear. This, it claims, is antithetical to benevolence.

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Knowing Oneself: A Must for Adolescents’ Personal Development

Let us explain that knowing oneself can make a person accept his/her strengths and limitations and dealing with others better. Knowing oneself in personal development is a must. So how can …

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