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Affordable housing for the mentally illSince there is a shortage of affordable housing for the people with mental illness,the Government should expand the number of safe,affordable independent housing units in order make recovery possible. | First,here are the conditions that must be fulfilled for an act to be morally right: - The person must be a moral person –wanting to do what is the right thing to do
- The person must be capable of assuming responsibility for his action.
- The person must have freedom of the will.
Second,here are the conditions that must be fulfilled for an act to be just: - An act of impartiality which is one’s duty to do
- Recognize a person’s rights to an object of interest
- Act from a morally good motive – a desire to do what is the right thing to do
- Giving a person what he deserves
From this comparison,it is evident that the three conditions that have to be met for an act to be morally right are shared by both – ‘right’ and ‘justice’. However,the list of conditions for an act to be just includes tree additional conditions. Let me illustrate the difference with the following story. Emma’s Story – Just and Right Action To read more,click HERE. Ordinarily,a person does not deserve a reward for having done a morally good act,that is,for an act which is right and was done from morally good motives or from a desire to do one’s duty. For example,a person normally does not deserve a reward - for acting from morally good motives alone.
- for deliberately not doing something which is a wrong act. For example,a child is not rewarded for not throwing snowballs at cars on the street.
- for being a morally good agent,that is a person who has a disposition to do what is right. For example,a person is not rewarded for having a disposition to assist first graders button up their coats.
- for doing his duty. If he did his duty from a sense of duty instead of from fear of punishment,he might deserve approval but,normally,not a reward.
People seem to deserve rewards only for the two situations - a person performs a difficult duty which many people frequently fail to perform
- when a person does something which is beyond the call of duty.
In summary,it would seem that in most situations people do not deserve anything more than approval. Did Arthur deserve a reward? To read more,click HERE. A morally good motive must meet two conditions. A person who has a morally good motive must a) believe that a certain act is right and b) he must have a desire to do what is right. Just believing something is not a motive;just a desire to do what is the right thing to do is not a good motive. Both conditions must be met. He did it because he believed it was right” really means that he believed it and he wanted to do what is right or his duty. It does not include ‘a desire to do what is the right thing to do’. Hence,he did not act from a morally good motive but from a sense of duty. ‘Wanting to do one’s duty’ must be distinguished from ‘wanting to do what it is right’. Arthur’s desire to do what is the right thing to do. (Emma’s story) To read more,click HERE. When a right is claimed to be a moral right,it is a right which people claim they have as human beings. Hence,the term ‘human rights’. Legal rights refers to rights which,it is felt,people should have or actually have in law. A human right can be enshrined in law and so also become a legal right. However,a human right is regarded as a right even when it is not established as a legal right. For example,suppose “freedom of speech”were regarded as a human right. It would continue to be a human right whether or not it was legislated as a legal right. If it became a legal right in a particular country,it would be both a human right and a legal right. Questions about Emma’s rightsTo read more,click HERE. A person can have a prima facie conflict of duties but not an actual conflict of duties. A prima facie conflict of duties is a conflict at first glance or an apparent conflict. However,since a person cannot perform both apparent duties,he does not have an actual conflict of duties. Arthur’s apparent conflict of duties in Emma’s story To read more,click HERE. A person may have a duty quite independently of a person’s motives or interests. If it is right to keep one’s promises,then it is right for John or Jane or anyone else even if none of them is motivated to keep his or her promises or interested in keeping promises. Arthur’s Moral Dilemma To read more,click HERE. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter,softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 –12 ounce package (or 2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional,but so good) Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl,combine the flour,baking soda and salt. Set aside for a minute. In a large bowl,combine butter,white sugar,brown sugar,and vanilla. Beat until the mixture is creamy. Beat in the eggs. Gradually add in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop the cookie mixture by the tablespoonful on an ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes,until golden brown. Variations: - To make this recipe into a Pan Cookie recipe spread the dough on to a greased 15 1/2″x 10 1/2 “x 1″baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Makes 35 squares.
http://www.cookingnook.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe.html This recipe makes about 3 dozen 2 1/4″cookies. To view more recipes on ‘relaxing foods’,click HERE. Ingredients: 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup lukewarm water
1 cup of sugar
3 egg whites
1 pint whipping cream Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Heat the water and sugar over low heat until sugar melts into a syrup. Add the sugar syrup to the chocolate and beat together. Beat the egg whites until they are stiff. Whip the cream until it forms firm peaks and fold it into the egg whites. Beat the chocolate again. If the chocolate has thickened,add 1 more tablespoon of water. Fold the chocolate into the cream/egg white mixture. Spoon into individual glasses or cups. Chill until ready to serve. Makes 6 servings. http://www.cookingnook.com/chocolate-mousse.html To view more recipes on ‘relaxing foods’,click HERE. Enjoy the combination of spices that gives this spinach and sweet potato dish a unique flavor. Spinach is one of the most nutrient-rich vegetables around and the sweet potatoes add fiber and an extra dose of health-promoting carotenoids to this dish. Enjoy! | Prep and Cook Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: - 1 medium onion,chopped
- 4 medium cloves garlic,minced
- 1 cup + 1 TBS chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp coriander
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cardamom
- 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups sweet potatoes,peeled and cubed
- 6 oz frozen spinach,thawed
- 2 TBS chopped fresh cilantro
- salt &pepper to taste
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Directions: - Chop onions and mince garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting benefits.
- Heat 1 TBS broth in a large stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue to sauté for another minute.
- Add seasonings and lemon juice and stir to mix thoroughly. Add broth and sweet potatoes. Simmer covered over low heat,stirring occasionally,until sweet potatoes are tender,about 15 minutes. Uncover to allow sauce to thicken and cook another couple minutes.
- Press water out of spinach and add to sweet potatoes. Cook uncovered for a few more minutes to allow sauce to thicken. Add cilantro,salt,and pepper.
Serves 4 http://www.whfoods.com To view more recipes on ‘relaxing foods’,click HERE. Whole grain pasta is an excellent source of fiber,minerals,antioxidants,lignans,and other phytonutrients. Tomatoes are a great vegetable loaded with a variety of vital nutrients. They also make a wonderful addition to a -healthy and cancer-preventing diet. So whether it is by tomato soup,tomato sauce,tomato chunks in salad or,increasing your intake of tomatoes helps against colon and prostate cancer,diabetes,migraines and heart disease. - 12-16 oz penne (pasta)
- 1-2 cloves garlic,chopped finely or minced
- 1 can (28 oz) tomatoes with liquid (or fresh tomatoes,if preferred)
- 1-2 onions,chopped
- 2-3 cups chopped spinach
- 1/2-1 tsp cayenne or red pepper flakes
- salt &pepper to taste
Cook penne in boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a pan,steam saute onions and garlic in 2 tbsp water (and soya sauce or wine) for 1-2 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add cayenne,salt &pepper. Add chopped spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until spinach wilts. If too dry,add another tbsp of water. Add tomatoes and simmer for 8-12 minutes. Add pasta and toss. Serve immediately. Note: 1/2 to 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or 1/4 cup ground almonds mixed with 1/2 cup nutritional yeast) may be sprinkled on top just before serving. Whole wheat pasta may also be used. Serves 4 – 6 http://veg.ca/content/view/162/112/ To view more recipes on ‘relaxing foods’,click HERE. | |
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