We are prone to stereotype others we do not understand or misrepresent those we don’t agree with. As a Christian, I believe this is a violation of the 9th commandment, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor”; it is a violation of Jesus’ summary of the Law that we “love our neighbor as ourselves.”
Caryle Murphy in the Global Post, How Saudis really see Americans, uses the following Burger King advertisements as a springboard to discuss stereotypes.
Do you have any other stories or links to share about misunderstanding different cultures and beliefs?
What truths are important to you that motivate you to understand others instead of stereotyping them?
