“Pledge of Allegiance” in School is Statist Indoctrination

The following correspondence originally took place upon the Facebook wall of an acquaintance, after she shared artwork from here

Tara M.: As long as there are exams, there will be prayer in school……

"Prayer was never banned from our public school. In fact, the courts have repeatedly upheld the right of student prayer (it just can't be led in any way or required by the school). We trust our teachers to provide education, not indoctrination. Religion is a freedom. Let's keep it that way."

“Prayer was never banned from our public school. In fact, the courts have repeatedly upheld the right of student prayer (it just can’t be led in any way or required by the school). We trust our teachers to provide education, not indoctrination. Religion is a freedom. Let’s keep it that way.”

Rayn: Indeed! Nonetheless, so long as teachers in US public schools continue to lead students in reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance,” they are still guilty of indoctrination! 🙂

Contemplating a Scene from Wizard of Oz

The following correspondence originally took place upon the Facebook wall of family, after I shared artwork from here

Rayn: Ha ha!

"Says only bad witches are ugly Asks Dorothy if she's a bad witch"

“Says only bad witches are ugly
Asks Dorothy if she’s a bad witch”

Sara: lol I’ve seen this a few times. It’s hilarious how we never thought of that out of the many times we’ve seen it.

Rayn: Word!

Discussing the Concept of Dying in Order to Live

The following correspondence originally took place on my Facebook wall, upon my post, “In Order to Live, You Must Die“…

Rayn: In order to live, you must die.

Genaire: That’s true, but let’s enjoy the living part first.

Renat S.: Reminds me of: “In order to change, I have to die” (Zemfira, Russian lyricist, composer and singer)

Jason R.Obsession 🙂

Renat S.: Devotion

Renat S.: “Life” – (“leip” – old Indian) remain, continue, persevere

Jenna G.: In order to die, you must live…

Daniel Sv.: I suppose by “die”, you mean to abolish your existing biases in order to receive new wisdom?

Discussing Plant-Based Proteins

The following correspondence originally took place on the Facebook wall of an acquaintance, after they shared my post, “Know Thy Protein!,” and tagged me…

Allison H.: Saving this! Awesome to know! Thanks Rayn!

“8 Great Sources of Plant-Based Protein:
Tempeh, 1 cup, 30 g
Almonds, 3 oz., 18 g
Lentils, 1 cup, 18 g
Chickpeas, 1 cup, 15 g
Quinoa, 1 cup, 11 g
Peas, 1 cup, 9 g
Oats, 1 cup, 7 g
Spinach, 1 cup cooked, 5 g” (The VeganRoad)

Rayn: You’re most welcome, Allison! 🙂