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Personal avowals

Awe should be reserved for revelation, to which it is perfectly and correctly applicable. It is not appropriate for miracles because a state of awe is worshipful, implying that one of a lesser order stands before his Creator. You are a perfect creation, and should experience awe only in the presence of the Creator of perfection. The miracle is therefore a sign of love among equals. Equals should not be in awe of one another because awe implies inequality. It is therefore an inappropriate reaction to me. An elder brother is entitled to respect for his greater experience, and obedience for his greater wisdom. He is also entitled to love because he is a brother, and to devotion if he is devoted. It is only my devotion that entitles me to yours. There is nothing about me that you cannot attain. I have nothing that does not come from God. The difference between us now is that I have nothing else. This leaves me in a state which is only potential in you. A Course in Miracles (ACIM), textbook [LoC 550], chapter 1 The Meaning of Miracles, section 2 Revelation, Time and Miracles, first page, 3rd paragraph

Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior. Socrates (469-399 BC) ancient Greek pre-Christian philosopher

Income inequality hurts democracy.

SPIEGEL: The level of income inequality in advanced nations is greater than ever before. What effect does that have on our societies?
Fukuyama: It is not good for democracy. If income is relatively evenly distributed and there are not very sharp differences between rich and poor, you have a greater sense of community. You have a greater sense of trust. You do not have parts of the community that have superior access to the political system that they can use to advance their own interests.

Interview with Francis Fukuyama (*1952) US American political scientist, author of The End of History, Where Is the Uprising from the Left?, presented by Spiegel'', 2. February 2012

There are two fundamental equalizers in life – the Internet and education. John Chambers (*1949) CEO and chairman of the board of Cisco Systems, Inc., 1999

But there is one way in this country in which all men are created equal – there is one human institution that makes
- a pauper the equal of a Rockefeller,
- the stupid man the equal of an Einstein,
- and the ignorant man the equal of any college president.

That institution, gentlemen, is a court. It can be the Supreme Court of the United States or the humblest J.P. court in the land, or this honourable court which you serve. Our courts have their faults, as does any human institution, but in this country our courts are the great levellers, and in our courts all men are created equal. Harper Lee (*1926) US American author, To Kill a Mockingbird, part 2, chapter 20, 1960

Zitate (engl.) – David R. Hawkins

Personal avowals

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At the level of Acceptance [LoC 350], we are not polarized by conflict or opposition; we see that other people have the same rights as we do, and we honor equality. Dr. David R. Hawkins, Power vs. Force. The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior, chapter 4 Levels of Human Consciousness, S. 88, Hay House edition, February 2002

Noblesse oblige – among equals.

These are truly successful people – whether visiting potentates or servants – they're notable, courteous, and considerate to all, treating everyone as an equal. The truly successful have no inclination to act arrogantly, for they consider themselves not better than others, just more fortunate. They see their position as a stewardship [LoC 415], a responsibility to exercise their influence. Dr. David R. Hawkins, Power vs. Force. The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior, chapter 16 Surviving Success, S. 205, Hay House edition, February 2002

That which is the Absolute Reality has no needs, as it already is All That Is.
- There is no need for power when one is power itself.
- Infinite Power has no need to control anything.

By analogy, the sky does not need the clouds nor does it create or destroy them. They arise within its all encompassing, boundless space. The sky does not kill, retaliate, or punish clouds. The sky provides equality to all clouds as well as the context for their formation of perceptual appearance and disappearance.
Dr. David R. Hawkins, I. Reality and Subjectivity, S. 46, 2003

Resolving cultural disparities

The resolution of world's current cultural disparities will require the collective wisdom and intention of all who have, by virtue of good fortune and ethical intention, become more advanced, conscious, and aware. It is therefore a teaching function. Truth vs. Falsehood. How to Tell the Difference, S. 314, 2005

Effects of attractor fields: The formerly poor can become rich.

Actualization is an option and a choice as an aspect of the will. Each positive choice increases the likelihood and probability of additional positive choices (which is also in accordance with quantum theory). Each positive choice moves one closer to a higher attractor field of consciousness. In the secular world where 'the rich get richer and the poor get poorer', it is equally true that by integrity and effort, the formerly poor can become rich, and the formerly rich, through error, can become bankrupt. Human life offers a great value as being the optimum opportunity for spiritual evolution. By choice, the 'iron filing' of the spirit is drawn to the various regions of the great omnipotent, omnipresent field of consciousness itself. This is analogous to the effect of a giant electromagnetic field of infinite power. Dr. David R. Hawkins, Transcending Levels of Consciousness, S. 358, 2006

The term "Creator" in the US Constitution guarantees the equality of each citizen.

Why is the United States [of America] so powerful?
It's the foremost nation in the world. It's the most evolved society that has ever been on the globe. […] If you calibrate the United States Constitution [LoC 720] it is the highest of any country in the world. It's carefully crafted. It came about as a result of thousands of years of research on the subject [of democracy]. [...] It's extremely complex in its development.
The Constitution guarantees the freedom of everyone. It says, the equality of the citizens is a derivative of the Divinity of their Creator. By the virtue of the Divinity of creation we are all equal.
Therefore, equality is guaranteed by spiritual Reality. That we are all created equal by God, that is a very powerful statement. […]
The Constitution by being spiritual in orientation guarantees two things: the freedom of religion and freedom from religion. That's quite an accomplishment and extremely brilliant. Audio interview with Dr. David R. Hawkins, Radio Interview, presented by US webradio station Contact Talk Radio, host Cameron Steele and Lucie Minetti, aired 13. May 2003, YouTube film, minute 19:02, 41:15 minutes duration, aired 13. May 2003, posted by LftUP 24. März 2011

Selective attention based on presumptive transitory values

Attention is selective based on presumptive value, which is only transitory. By watching what the mind selects for attention, its proclivities become apparent and reveal the sources of attraction and aversion. By relinquishment of the propensity to project either desire or aversion, all becomes of equal value when devoid of projected specialness. Dr. David R. Hawkins, Dissolving the Ego, Realizing the Self. Contemplations from the Teachings of David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., edited by Scott Jeffrey, S. 96-97, quote, Hay House, August 2011

Englische Texte – English section on Equality

Turning the other cheek as a sign of equality

"If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also." Luke 6, 29 (NT)

"Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. " Matthew 5, 39 (NT)

"Turning one's cheek when slapped" is not the antithesis to the Old Testament "eye for an eye" policy which served as a check for vengeance.
"Turning one's cheek when slapped" is neither an act of forgiveness nor was it a sign of acquiescence in the days of Jesus. Turning the cheek would challenge the aggressor to strike with their left unclean hand, or else with the open right hand, which would signal equality. Thus, turning the other cheek was an act of nonviolent resistance.
When faced with (verbal) aggression Jesus suggested first to ignore it. When attacked with corporeal violence He recommended to directly challenge the opponent as described above. At any rate, He asked to pray for one's aggressors.

Source of inspiration: Maria Mayo M.Div., M.A., Vanderbilt University, Myths About Forgiveness in the Bible, Huffington Post, 16. August 2011

Recommendations for balance

Live without pretending,
Love without depending,
Listen without defending,
Speak without offending,
Give without ending,
Build without rending.
Nina Roberta Baker

Links zum Gleichwertigkeit / Equality

Literatur

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John Rawls (1921-2002) US American professor of moral and political philosophy, Harvard University, author, The Law of Peoples. with "The Idea of Public Reason Revisited'', Harvard University Press, 1st edition, 2. March 2001