Dear Members of Bdnow, It seems highly appropriate on Earth Day today to address this issue. Perhaps I should be adding the OFF preface to these forwarded posts from GlobalNews Mailing List.
I find the situation in theMiddle East "highly offensive" in the sense that there are people on both "sides" there who are suffering because of their outmoded beliefs, practices or fundamentalist zeal. I am not starting a personal political discussion, Stephen, but am sending out already published articles by media organizations. Is there some way to practice spiritual agriculture on earth, anywhere on earth, in a void or vacuum where we ignore the incendiary desperate plight of our brothers and sisters? Agriculture in this country is certainly a highly charged politically determined profession. Are you happy to garden in your part of the world while the elementals, devas, nature spirits are also under attack along with the human and animal residents? Does this situation not inspire you to send as much loving energy as possible? I do not apologize for sending in reports which show both perspectives, especially the least reported perspective by the mainstream media to those of you who farm and garden. It seems to me that by being so close to nature you are in the priveleged position to send out your fervent prayers directly to the earth and sky spirits, all the loving intelligences of the universe to ask for peace and love to reign on earth. Peace on Earth and Love in our hearts, happy earth day to you all! Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephen Barrow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 12:13 AM Subject: OFF Re: religion vs ethnicity ( Americans Support Cutting Aid to Israel) I'd like to add my voice to this request at keeping this group orientated towards agriculture in general and BD in particular. I have found recent politically orientated posts highly offensive, have written replies, but have then had second thoughts as I would not wish to offend others. Those who want the "globalnews" indoctrination can subscribe to it in their own space and time. So, please, cut the politics. Stephen Barrow
