“How would your life be different if … (y)ou stopped making negative judgmental assumptions about people you encounter? Let today be the day … (y)ou look for the good in everyone you meet and respect their journey.”
― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
For the last two weeks our Diversity class has been studying world religions and the law. Many people still hold negative stereotypes -- in spite of there being no scientific proof -- that members of minority religions in Canada are more violent than members of the majority religion. How can we consumers ever change our false stereotypes when many of our media writers ignore the countless acts of good works and loving kindness shown by members of minority religions and instead perpetuate false negative stereotypes and encourage moral panic? The answer? Watch videos such as this one where the media writers challenge you to change your thought process and not make assumptions. We are never free if our attitudes toward people and our view of the world are based on false stereotypes. If you really wish to see the truth around you, make a commitment to not buy into false stereotypes. Choose to "think for yourself."
Credits: Quote by Dr. Steve Maraboli http://stevemaraboliblog.com
