diff --git a/docs/forgiveness.md b/docs/forgiveness.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..24ed79f --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/forgiveness.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +layout: default +--- +[back](./) + +# Forgiveness, Repentance + + +## Definition + + +- takes place only after Justice has been imparted +- Forgiveness is dependent upon signs of Repentance from the guilty party +- this action is the essence of Orthodox Christianity: one cannot spiritually digest the Eucharist without Repentance for all wrongdoings and/or solving all injustices one is aware of + + + +## Correspondences + +- Christianity + - Repentance + - Forgiveness +- Judaism + - Teshuvah (Repentance): This is a process of acknowledging one's sins before God, seeking forgiveness, and committing to change one's behavior. +- Islam + - Tawbah (Repentance): Continually seeking forgiveness from Allah and turning away from sin are fundamental aspects of Islamic virtue. + - Rahmah (Mercy and Compassion): Mercy, as exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad, is a central virtue. Muslims are encouraged to show compassion and kindness to all of God's creations. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/harmony.md b/docs/harmony.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4b09434 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/harmony.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +--- +layout: default +--- +[back](./) + +# Harmony, Generosity, Humility, Recognition, Greatness, Gratitude, Nobility + + +## Definition + +- humility means recognition of the virtue of others +- humility means: upon public recognition of one's virtues, accepting the minimum that is merited +- greatness is virtue, recognized by others +- "noblesse oblige" means the duty to recognize the virtue of others when your virtues are recognized +- evocatio: bringing foreign gods for worship +- false humility is of 3 types: + - rejection of others' recognition of one's virtues (when the virtues are factual) + - signaling humility about a virtue without being recognized for that virtue first + - assigning a different value to the concept of "humility" in the hierarchy of virtues than its earned value + + + +## Correspondences + +- Christianity + - Humility: Often considered the greatest virtue in Orthodoxy, humility is the foundation of a true Christian life. +- Judaism + - Anavah (Humility): Humility is seen as recognizing one's place in the world relative to God and others. +- Islam + - Haya (Modesty and Humility): It involves modesty not just in dress and behavior but also in attitude, promoting humility and decency. +- Buddhism + - Dāna (pāramī): generosity, giving of oneself +- Hinduism + - Santosha (सन्तोष): contentment, acceptance of others and of one's circumstances as they are, optimism for self +- Taoism + - Humility (謙, Qian): Recognizing one's small place in the vastness of the universe and approaching life with modesty and humility. +- Confucianism + - Wēn (文, Cultural Refinement): Wen refers to the appreciation and cultivation of arts, literature, and culture, which are seen as important for personal development and social refinement. + - modesty (让; ràng) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/hierarchies.md b/docs/hierarchies.md index c33cba6..cd29c24 100644 --- a/docs/hierarchies.md +++ b/docs/hierarchies.md @@ -11,25 +11,11 @@ layout: default The linking concepts are: -1. Provable Hierarchy +1. Provable Order / Hierarchy 1. Provable Goodness -1. Harmony, Generosity, Humility, Recognition, Greatness, Gratitude, Nobility - - humility means recognition of the virtue of others - - humility means: upon public recognition of one's virtues, accepting the minimum that is merited - - greatness is virtue, recognized by others - - "noblesse oblige" means the duty to recognize the virtue of others when your virtues are recognized - - evocatio: bringing foreign gods for worship - - false humility is of 3 types: - - rejection of others' recognition of one's virtues (when the virtues are factual) - - signaling humility about a virtue without being recognized for that virtue first - - assigning a different value to the concept of "humility" in the hierarchy of virtues than its earned value -1. Forgiveness/Repentance - - takes place only after Justice has been imparted - - Forgiveness is dependent upon signs of Repentance from the guilty party - - this action is the essence of Orthodox Christianity: one cannot spiritually digest the Eucharist without Repentance for all wrongdoings and/or solving all injustices one is aware of +1. [Harmony, Generosity, Humility, Recognition, Greatness, Gratitude, Nobility](harmony.html) +1. [Forgiveness/Repentance](forgiveness.html) 1. [Governance](governance.html) - - 1. Fairness 1. Competition 1. Market diff --git a/docs/virtues.md b/docs/virtues.md index c56a98c..736f0f5 100644 --- a/docs/virtues.md +++ b/docs/virtues.md @@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ The ordered list: 1. Savlanut (Patience): Bearing adversity and insult without bitterness or complaint is considered a virtue in Jewish thought. 1. Prudence 1. Anavah (Humility): Humility is seen as recognizing one's place in the world relative to God and others. - 1. Justice + 1. Harmony, Humility 1. Emet (Truthfulness): Honesty and integrity in one's words and actions are highly valued. 1. Faith 1. Kedushah (Holiness): Striving for a life of holiness, often through following the commandments (mitzvot) and engaging in acts that draw one closer to God. @@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ The ordered list: ## Correspondence with Buddhist Pāramitā 1. Dāna (pāramī): generosity, giving of oneself - 1. Charity + 1. Harmony, Humility 1. Sīla: virtue, morality, proper conduct 1. Prudence 1. Nekkhamma: renunciation @@ -231,13 +231,13 @@ The ordered list: 1. Simplicity (樸, Pu): Valued highly in Taoism, simplicity means leading a life that is plain and unadorned, free from unnecessary complications and desires. It involves being content with little and finding joy in simple things. 1. Prudence 1. Humility (謙, Qian): Recognizing one's small place in the vastness of the universe and approaching life with modesty and humility. - 1. Faith + 1. Harmony, Humility 1. Compassion (慈, Ci): Showing kindness and consideration towards all beings, understanding that all life is interconnected. 1. Charity 1. Moderation (中庸, Zhong Yong): Advocating for a balanced, moderate approach to life, avoiding extremes, and maintaining equilibrium. 1. Temperance 1. Harmony (和, He): Living in harmony with oneself, with others, and with the natural world. This involves understanding and adapting to the rhythms and patterns of nature. - 1. Hope + 1. Harmony, Humility 1. Patience (忍, Ren): Understanding and accepting the natural course of things, which involves enduring hardships and setbacks with a calm and peaceful mind. 1. Faith @@ -267,11 +267,11 @@ The ordered list: 1. Xiao (孝, Filial Piety): This virtue represents respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and ancestors. It's a key aspect of family values in Confucianism. 1. Composed 1. Zhong (忠, Loyalty): Loyalty in Confucianism involves being faithful to one’s superiors, friends, and the principles of ren and yi. - 1. Composed + 1. Loyalty, Fortitude 1. Shù (恕, Reciprocity or Empathy): Often described as the "Golden Rule" of Confucianism, shu involves treating others as one would wish to be treated. - 1. Composed + 1. Empathy 1. Wēn (文, Cultural Refinement): Wen refers to the appreciation and cultivation of arts, literature, and culture, which are seen as important for personal development and social refinement. - 1. Hope + 1. Harmony, Nobility 1. Minor: 1. honesty (诚; chéng) 1. Faith