“I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.”- Mother Teresa. Indian nun, Mother Teresa, was an outstanding individual, who's ideals and morals were saint-like which she displayed in three major events that she globally sunned everyone; Von Der Schulenburg death, her aid for the poor, and her fight against abortion. As these are all but a few over her courageous acts, she showed a Godly roll modal for other religions, and was rewarded with a nodel bell prize to show for her selflessness. In the book “Something Beautiful for God”, the anther was heavily criticized for not being impartial, however, which sets a higher president, “Inspiring” or “impartial”?
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The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.”- Mother Teresa. Another beautiful act of a humble nun, was her main philosophy of the poor, and how all of us are spiritually poor in some way. Though, her philosophy could be taken one of two ways, she still had respect for the rich and kindness for the poor. Some say Mother Teresa was a saint, others would say she resembled a kind hearted individual, unfortunately, people thought she was abusive towards poor children, but as this was made very clear that she isn't a hospital but rather a home- and to provide a home, she also trained abandoned infants. Was this impartial poor or rich people? Was there really any form of rank in Mother Teresa?
“The greatest destroyer of peace is abortion because if a mother can kill her own child, what is left for me to kill you and you to kill me? There is nothing between.”- Mother Teresa. Despite the importance of assisting the poor, Mother Teresa was serious about abortion, as this was an injustice to the unborn and encroaching on human morals. Though, this is a sensitive subject, Mother Teresa doesn't hesitate to bring it to others attention. Any like minded individual would agree, right? Sadly, this is still a ongoing debate, But did Mother Teresa inspire the masses to being open-minded about human
...women, Jews, and Negroes were just some of the many things she believed in and worked for. With more equality between the different kinds of people, there can be more peace and happiness in the world without all the discrimination. Her accomplishments brought about increased unity in people, which was what she did to benefit mankind. All of her experiences and determination motivated her to do what she did, and it was a gift to humanity.
Does helping the poor, saving lives, shielding families and inspiring individuals interest you or do you feel that it is your duty to uplift individuals in social classes? The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast Jane Addams and William Sumner. Although Addams and Sumner bear some superficial similarities, the differences between the both of them are clear. Although Addams and Sumner share a similar background, they each have their own worldview on people that are poverty stricken and individuals that are wealthy. Addams’ main focus was to contribute in any way that she could to help the poor and impact lives for a more efficient society. Sumner believed that the supply of wealth was based on people’s skills and those that have
Teresa Sanchez de Cepeda y Ahumada, better known as St. Teresa of Avila, was a Spanish Catholic Saint and Carmelite nun who was most prominently known for her journey towards contemplative life through mental prayer. In her reflective and analytical autobiography, The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus, of the Order of Our Lady of Carmel, Teresa reflects on her interactions with others as a child, as a woman and as a nun, and bases her opinion of her own freedom and free will on these reflections. In this paper, I will argue the dual nature of freedom in Teresa’s life; on the one hand, Teresa is free in that she breaks free from the traditional role of the woman and society’s honour codes- despite citing honour as providing some guidance in her life-,
Mother Teresa was one of the most renowned humanitarians of her time. She dedicated her life to other people never to herself. She had many missions throughout her lifetime and was well known throughout the world. Mother Teresa was a kind-hearted woman whose quest was to make this world a better place.
... the poor and sick when she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 (Tucker). (WC-827)
But still, some were still selfish and did not appreciate him and his work. Those people think high on themselves and think that they are better than the others. That’s just because their hearts are not pure, their mind is not set to the correct way of life. And they’re living their life the wrong way. The right thing to do might not always be the easiest, but most importantly it is the responsible thing to do. For example, Mother Teresa surrendered her heart and soul in order to help others and make their life better. Even most of them were diseased in a dangerous way, she didn’t cared, because she knew that they weren’t only hungry for bread and thirsty for water, they were also hungry for love. They wanted to know that they are special and perfect for someone, that someone cares for them, that they aren’t just a dead weight for some people. Mother Teresa won a Nobel prize for peace, and a big amount of cash, but she didn’t accepted them because she knew that money are the root of all evil and that if we can’t be there one for another, then we’ve lost our purpose. The meaning of life isn’t about being rich on cash
Activists women of the 20th century engaged in various crusades in order to emancipate women and change the conventional stereotyping society that continued to compartmentalized people according to their gender. Eleanor Roosevelt was one of those feminists who advanced the political and social freedom of women. Amidst the ongoing racial discrimination against certain groups of people, the Jews in particular, Roosevelt courageously opened the eyes of the people about the worldwide prejudices that were hindering the exercise of freedom of people (Cook “Reading 4” 535). Through her writings, she became very vocal about human rights abuses. In one of her articles, she rebuked the “kind of anticommunist hysteria that had resulted in fascist triumph and appeasement throughout so much of Europe” (Cook “Reading 4” 535). When virtually the entire America hated the Jews, some even called them “dogs”, Eleanor Roosevelt called for worldwide educational campaign to address the prejudi...
It is true that there are people who need help more than others. It is also true that within those people who need help, there are certain groups who need more of it. The feminization of poverty is the rising amount of women who represent a disproportionate percentage of the world’s poor (Chant 202). In most cases, it is due to inequality that has been imbedded into societies for many generations. In the United States it is a common belief that every person should receive equal rights and o...
Without doubt, Helen Keller is now a household name in nearly every part of the world (too bad she could never hear it.) Helen Keller faced many childhood and adulthood difficulties, and remains to be seen as an extremely positive influence for all women. From my perspective, she was a hardworking activist with her own personal views and opinions despite her ailments. Keller is a true role model for all women – especially those with their own diseases or disabilities. Feminists of all ages could look to the path Keller made for them in the world of women suffrage and equality.
Mother Teresa believed God worked through the world by prayer, in conclusion she mentioned how prayer was really important in her life and that’s how she connected to God. She mentions in the reading, “The more you pray, the better you will pray.” Not on in prayer but in silence she believed we can connect through God, as she states, “In a vocal prayer we speak to God; and in mental prayer he speaks to us.” Mother Teresa really believed we knew and can be certain that God is possible. Her knowledge of God is related to faith, since she has a knowledge of God she continues her life based off of what she should do for him. She gives to people and serves people for God. An example in the reading is when the poor family with children is given rice, and the mother ends up giving half of the rice to the other family she knows that was starving. This is a Godly act that was preformed.
Mother Teresa of Calcutta was a Roman Catholic nun and founder of the Missionaries of Charity, to care for the most destite of Indian society. In 1952 Mother Teresa opened the Nirmal Hriday (Pure Heart) Home for Dying Destitutes in Calcutta. She and her fellow nuns took in dying Indians off the streets of Calcutta and brought them to this home to care for them during the days before they died, so that they might be able to die in peace and with dignity. In addition she worked with and cared for lepers. Mother Teresa expanded her work by creating a network of 569 missions in 120 nations. Today over 5000 sisters, brothers, and volunteers run approximately 500 centers worldwide, feeding 500,000 families and helping 90,000 lepers every year. For her work she was awarded many honors. For example she was awarded the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize in 1971, and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
Mother Teresa should have helped the poor for three reason. Mother Teresa was called to minister to the poor by God, she would help the children of the poor, and she would reflect the love of Christ to the outside...
In August 1948, at the age of 38, Mother Teresa decided to adventure into the poorest neighborhoods of Calcutta, India, in order to live out her utopian dream by providing food, care, education, and shelter for the poor. Feeding people the Word of God; clothing them with dignity; educating them with knowledge, peace, truth, justice and love; nursing the mind and spirit; and sheltering them with a heart that understands. ("servants") I believe that a utopian vision is any vision that follows natural law, creates happiness in the community, and is feasible. Mother Teresa's visions are, in fact, effective utopian visions. Mother Teresa's visions included living a simple life, serving the poorest of the poor, treating everyone as equals, suffering cheerfully, and loving all until it hurts. In this paper, the ideas and visions that Mother Teresa cherished will be evaluated and questioned based on my three defined criteria of a utopian vision.
in her life, but most importantly she inspired other women to be independent and to improve their lives.
Helen Keller, a political activist, an author. How is a single woman able accomplish many things, especially when that woman is deaf and blind? According to Helen Keller the key to becoming successful in her chosen field was by staying optimistic no matter what obstacle was thrown her way, and in Helen Keller’s case, she truly fit the description of an optimist.