What is our culture's definition of a worthy person?

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I started to think about what we're talking about when we call someone a "worthless" person or someone of lesser value, perhaps due to anger, prejudices or false assumptions. But I want to know what is a "worthy" person... and more than that, what are the basic ideals and life goals for men or women that we value in America... and hold everyone accountable for? What is perfection?
I can think of a few to start... responsible, hard working, tries to better themselves, law abiding, honest, spiritual, empathetic, healthy, intelligent/ wise from experience and/or education, a positive force in the universe...
Yeah, it was my father's favorite label for people he didn't like and even sometimes as a joke for us kids. But he's kinda self-centered. I've found myself using it too now and I need to stop myself.
 
Perfection is unattainable.
Everyone has different ideas about who is and isn't "worthy"
 
I have heroes. You know who my hero is? He's in the military. Can't think of his name right now. Probably WWII
 
A worthy person is one who contributes more than he or she consumes.

Perfection is not in my neighborhood.
 
I think in general our culture is very accepting of all kinds of lifestyles.

Also, why should people even care what "culture's definition" is?
 
It's in the eye of the beholder.

All societies are guilty of valuing firstly money, then status. Wouldn't it be funny if god was oil, from the burning bush.

Seriously, most people judge others by where they live and what their occupation is. I've known some pretty horrid wealthy people as well as horrid people in prestigious jobs.

People are never worthless, often they are their own enemies though. Worthlessness is relative to each persons perspective. To brand a person without worth is to show prejudice, intolerance and to think oneself better than another.
 
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