The Only Message That Matters

1. The Only Message That Matters It took us an entire semester just to arrive here.

2. How did you grow (intellectually, emotionally, psychologically) as a result of this class?

3. What is something from SOC 119 that surprised you?

4. What do you find yourself wanting to explore further if you could take SOC 119, Part Two?

5. What part of you has come to life this semester, something that is not connected to SOC 119?

6. Baha’i Faith “Lay not on any soul a load that you would not wish to be laid upon you, and desire not for anyone the things you would not desire for yourself.” ~ Baha’u’llah, Gleanings

7. Islam “Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for yourself.” ~ The Prophet Muhammad, Hadith

8. Judaism “What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is commentary.” ~ Hillel, Talmud, Shabbat 31a

9. Jainism “One should treat all creatures in the world as one would like to be treated.” ~ Mahavira, Sutrakritanga

10. Zoroastrianism “Do not do unto others whatever is injurious to yourself.” ~ Shayast-na-Shayast 13.29

11. Native American Tradition “We are as much alive as we keep the earth and others alive.” ~ Chief Dan George

12. Unitarianism “We affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” ~ Unitarian Principles

13. Christianity “In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.” ~ Jesus, Matthew 7:12

14. Sikism “I am a stranger to no one; and no one is a stranger to me. Indeed, I am a friend to all.” ~ Guru Granth Sahib, pg. 1299

15. Taoism “Regard your neighbor’s gain as your own gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss.” ~ T’ai Shan Kan Ying P’ien, 213-218

16. Confucianism “One word which sums up the basis of all good conduct…loving kindness. Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.” ~ Confucius, Analects 15.23

17. Buddhism “Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.” ~ Udana-Varga 5.18

18. Hinduism “This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you.” ~ Mahabharata 5:1517

19. People who want to live in a place where people: share their political views: have a mix of political views: All Democrats: 65% Dems in 2008 “landslide” counties: 62% All Republicans: 54% Repubs in 2008 “landslide” counties: 46% All Democrats: 24% Dems in 2008 “landslide” counties: 31% All Republicans: 35% Repubs in 2008 “landslide” counties: 44% Data: Pew Research Center (2009)

20. Prefer to live in a community “where many people share their religion” More Conserv. Repub: 41% Republicans: 38% Independents: 19% Democrats: 20% More Liberal Dems: 14% Attend Wkly Services: 33% Seldom Attend: 26% Data: Pew Research Center (2009) All Protestants: 30% All Catholics: 28% White Evangelicals: 40% Hispanic Catholic: 32% College Grads: 18% HS Grads: 30%

21. “Do all you can with what you have in the time you have in the place you are.” Nkosi Johnson ~ died of AIDS at the age of 10

22. “If you’re NOT confused, you don’t know what’s going on.”~ me