A POWER POINT PRESENTATION BY DR.SANGEETA CHOWDHRY & DR.SUNIL SHARMA, DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE & TOXICOLOGY, GOVT. MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAMMU (JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
Remembering the Pink Triangle by Dr. Lisa Van ZwollLisa Van Zwoll
“Remembering the Pink Triangle: LGBTQ+ History on Human Rights.” Florida State College at Jacksonville Human Rights Week Event (January 2019). | Ever wonder why the pink triangle is a symbol for the LGBTQ+ community? Come explore human rights through the lens of LGBTQ+ history as we examine the movements that continue to shape the progression of civil liberties. Learn more about FSCJ, local and international LGBTQ+ resources.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
2. Background
• The Gay Rights and Same sex marriage
movement has become increasingly popular in
the last 50 years.
• Extremely controversial issue in politics and
religion.
• Same sex couples want the same benefits as a
“normal” married couple would get.
– Health insurance
– Insurance
– Parental rights
3. Famous People
• Elton John with boyfriend David
Furnish
• Together they have 2
children
7. Struggles
• Coming out to their friends and family
• Being bullied
• Not being accepted
• Unable to legally marry
• Adopting children
• Constantly judged
• Unemployment
• Religious interpretations
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRUj2xiwrVk
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQIT0IszP0
8. The “Bible Belt”
• Made up of the Plains states
-socially conservative Protestants
-homophobic
-they think they can “pray the gay away”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwAQYKYrpfY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUpHUqm_p3Q
9. Stereotypes/Racial Slurs
• All have aids
• All gays are attracted to every guy; all lesbians are
attracted to every girl
• They are going to “convert” others
– Disease like
• Gays are extremely feminine
• Names:
– Fag
– Queer
– Flamer
– Homo
10. What would you do? (bullying)
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNLxjL5Bc
Vc
11. Laws and Policies
• Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT)
– Signed by Pres. Clinton
– Enacted during 1993-2011
– Allowed homosexuals to serve, but military personnel were not
allowed to ask, tell, or harass others sexuality.
– Lifted a ban on homosexual service that had been instituted during
WWI.
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
o defines marriage between a man and a woman
o Prohibits the federal gov. from recognizing same sex marriage from
any state
12. What would you do? (military)
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGvm6yy
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13. Equality Michigan
• Equality Michigan works to enact policy and legislative
changes in Michigan to promote equality for LGBT people in
such areas as housing and employment, prevent hate crimes,
and to stop anti-LGBT legislation and similar measures from
being introduced.
• Equality Michigan's community events are intended to bring
together and build the Michigan LGBT community.
• Equality Michigan provides diversity trainings on social and
political LGBT issues. This program also educates politicians,
doctors, lawyers, teachers, and law enforcement professionals
about issues related to the LGBT community.
14. LGBT
• Comprise an interwoven history of lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender social and
political movements in the United States of
America, beginning in the early 20th century.
They have been influential worldwide in
achieving social progress for lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender and transsexual people.
15. Events
• In 1950, gay activist Harry Hay and several other men founded the
Mattachine Society, the first enduring LGBT rights organization in the
United States.
• When the police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village
in New York City in June 1969, an unprecedented riot broke out among the
patrons. Throughout the weekend, gay men and lesbians came to the
Stonewall to protest the police and their abusive tactics.This event served
as a catalyst for the emergence of a new breed of gay militant activists
quite unlike the more conventional organizations of the past two decades,
and became known as gay liberation. Within weeks of the Stonewall
event, gay and lesbian activists organized the Gay Liberation Front, using
much of what had been built upon by the earlier groups. The GLF saw
itself as revolutionary, and wished to effect a complete transformation
• One event is the Michigan Womyns's Music Festival in Walhalla Michigan
that stresses the importance of women. It encourages feminist group
and/or lesbian groups to come and perform. The main population is
lesbians and/or ladies with strong feminist beliefs.
16. More Events
• GLF transformed the coming out process, making it easier
• 1931 - Mädchen in Uniform, one of the first explicitly
lesbian films and the first pro-lesbian film, is released.
• 1958 – The United States Supreme Court rules in favor of
the First Amendment rights of a gay and lesbian magazine,
marking the first time the United States Supreme Court had
ruled on a case involving homosexuality.
• 1977 – Harvey Milk is elected city-county supervisor in San
Francisco, becoming the fifth out American elected to
public office. (assassinated)
• Barack Obama became the first U.S. president to publicly
announce support for same-sex marriage on May 9
23. Current News
• France legalized gay marriage on April 27th, 2013
• Jason Collins came out recently as the first openly
gay pro athlete
• Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy is no longer in effect
• The U.S. federal government has NOT legalized same
sex marriage
• Homosexuals continue to protest and fight for the
same rights as every other human being
24. Stop the Discrimination
• Remember that we are all born equal
• Think before you speak
• Remember that many homosexuals live their lives in fear of discrimination and
judgment.
• Put yourself in others shoes
• Remember that you may not agree with their life style choices, but you do not
control their life.
• Remember that someone's sexuality does not affect their ability to have feelings
and live a normal life.
25. Quiz
1. Which country legalized same sex marriage?
2. Name two famous homosexuals
3. Which policy was repealed?
4. List 3 struggles homosexuals have to face
5. List 2 racial slurs used against them
6. What is DOMA?
7. Which region is extremely against homosexuals?
8. What is a stereotype against them?
9. Name one event related to this movement
10. Who was the first gay politician?
