During the month of Advent (the December journey towards celebrating Christmas), which is traditionally a period of expectant waiting, the 24-7 prayer collective in Gloucester have obtained a shop on Westgate Street and they have called it 'Peace on Earth.' A very nice chap called Joe Knight has been one of the visionaries behind this.It is a chance to get a break from the hectic rush that Christmas has become and perhaps reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. At feig we like this very much and so we are going to be hosting this coming Saturday, pop in for a cuppa and some space, if you are around.
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A Holiday Thought...
ReplyDeleteAren't humans amazing? They kill wildlife - birds, deer, all kinds of cats, coyotes, beavers, groundhogs, mice and foxes by the million in order to protect their domestic animals and their feed.
Then they kill domestic animals by the billion and eat them. This in turn kills people by the million, because eating all those animals leads to degenerative - and fatal - health conditions like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and cancer.
So then humans spend billions of dollars torturing and killing millions more animals to look for cures for these diseases.
Elsewhere, millions of other human beings are being killed by hunger and malnutrition because food they could eat is being used to fatten domestic animals.
Meanwhile, few people recognize the absurdity of humans, who kill so easily and violently, and once a year send out cards praying for "Peace on Earth."
~Revised Preface to Old MacDonald's Factory Farm by C. David Coates~
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Anyone can break this cycle of violence! Everyone has the power to choose compassion! Please visit these websites to align your core values with life affirming choices: veganvideo.org & tryveg.com
"Any great change must expect opposition because it shakes the very foundation of privilege."
Lucretia Coffin Mott, 1793-1880, minister, women's rights leader, abolitionist, peace activist, humanitarian