In some countries, it is common that the family financially takes care of its members; if they can’t, the family members are dependent on charity. But in many countries in Europe, social systems have been built, with the purpose to create economically independent individuals. Parents take care of their children until they are 18; after […]
Forced marriage in Denmark
Per the first of January, there is a new law in Denmark. It regulates that those who are living together without being married, but have children together, or a registered contract like a marriage, or in other cases in which the local authorities after investigation decide there is a relationship equal to a marriage, are […]
A healthy conscience
The primary instincts to protect our body, are known as the flight-fight-freeze response. They work as a protection mechanism against danger by giving feelings of fear (so we flee), anger (so we fight) or powerlessness (so we freeze), depending on the situation. If we act upon those feelings, we might feel shame and guilt and […]
Why the Dalai Lamas social principles are best to follow
The Dalai Lama is certainly not afraid to stand for some strong convictions, like the following: – we all have equal rights to live a life without problems – a country belongs to the people, not to their leaders – therefore, democracy is the best system, as it holds leaders accountable – democracy asks for […]
How to choose our leaders
Below are the 10 rules for a great leader, as written by Al-Ghazali (c. 1058–1111), a Persian muslim philosopher. More than thousand years old, but still relevant today: 1) He should not abuse his authority The ruler should understand the importance and danger of the authority entrusted to him. In authority there is great blessing, […]
The end of competition
When and why did followers of Islam – as it is established in the world – enter the competition about whose religion is ‘true’ and whose religion is ‘false’ ? The Qu’ran cannot more be more clear than it is. It states, ‘Islam’ is the simple religion as it has always existed in the world. […]
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