something has gone wrong in our country. the most basic value of respect for one another as humans...
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
![Page 2: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
![Page 3: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Something has gone wrong in our country.
The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree.
This is confirmed by the high incidence of :
![Page 4: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Murder and rape
Crime and violence
Neglect of people with disabilities Poverty
Discrimination against women
Loneliness of people
Disrespect towards people
![Page 5: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Neglect of children
Homophobia
Violence against those who are vulnerable
Xenophobia
Racism
Discrimination against and marginalization of people
Labelling and stereotyping
![Page 6: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
The dignity of people is undermined through systemic realities when:
the sick do not have access to medical treatment,
children are denied access to adequate education,
people with disabilities experience marginalization and discrimination,
people do not have access to basic services,
people are unemployed because they do not have access to jobs.
![Page 7: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
The dignity of people is undermined through our intentional of unintentional behaviour when:
Women are viewed as inferior because they are women.
People are excluded on grounds of their sexual orientation.
The poor are left destitute.
People are judged on the basis of the colour of their skin.
People do not receive adequate pay for their services and are exploited.
When we think and talk about people in generalised, stereotypical and prejudiced terms.
![Page 8: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
When power relations are managed in such a way that people are oppressed
and abused, they experience the undermining of their human dignity.
![Page 9: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
When people are excluded or treated as inferior their voices are not heard. This
is humiliating and diminishing.
![Page 10: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
The Bible talks a different language. The Bible teaches:
![Page 11: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
God values all people and gives them dignity.
God enters into relationship with all people.
God becomes human.
Jesus gives his life for people.
He gives people a new life in Him.
![Page 12: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Jesus touches those who have been rejected by society.
![Page 13: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
He heals the sick and sets the possessed free.
![Page 14: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
He confirms the worth of women and children in society.
![Page 15: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
He transcends boundaries and reaches out to those who are not valued.
![Page 16: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
He forgives and delivers people from their past.
![Page 17: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
He grants people his grace and peace.
![Page 18: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
People discover their worth when they receive his love and respect and feel valued.
![Page 19: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
God reaches out to every person and wants to be in a relationship with each person despite
his/her abilities, qualities, achievements, background, contributions or percieved lack
thereof.
The dignity of each person lies in the fact of God’s love and God’s relationship with each
person.
![Page 20: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
God sent the Holy Spirit so that we can follow God in this and gives us a new life
in the Trinity.
![Page 21: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
In the Season of Human Dignity the commitment of the four sister churches commit ourselves to:
1. Preach the God-given dignity of all people;
2. Engage with people in such a way that we will confirm the dignity which God has given
all people;
3. Embody the respect that we have for one another in our unity;
![Page 22: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
4. Motivate all South Africans to see, hear and experience all other people as gifts
of God;
5. To promote four values:RESPEK | RESPECT
LUISTER | LISTENINGOMARMING | EMBRACEMENT
SELFLOSE LIEFDE | SELFLESS LOVE
![Page 23: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
How do we want to do this?
By singing the Biblical message of human dignity;
by creating safe spaces where people can listen to one another;
by sharing stories which will promote understanding;
by jointly contemplating and exploring the meaning of God’s commitment to people;
By developing new language of faith;
![Page 24: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
by circulating reading and study material;
by crossing boundaries and joining hands in order to learn from each other;
by embodying the values of the Season.
We will be Jesus’ disciples by acknowledging and celebrating the
God-given human dignity of all people.
![Page 25: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Through the Season of Human Dignity we want to:
1. Proclaim the love of God;
2. Follow Jesus our Lord in his compassion for people;
3. Embody what we believe and confess about God’s love in our relationship with all
people;
4. Contribute to the healing of our country in this way.
![Page 26: Something has gone wrong in our country. The most basic value of respect for one another as humans has been destroyed to a large degree. This is confirmed](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022062516/56649ddb5503460f94ad2456/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)