While there is considerable documentation about different iterations of the pledge from the original text, there is no documentation as to what Mr. What we do know is that in the post-Civil War era, the idea included those who were at one time enslaved.
Since then, waves of immigrants have come to America from various places—Ireland, Eastern Europe, Italy, Latin America, Asia and Africa—and from every corner of the globe, and each wave, other than enslaved persons who were forced to come, faced resistance from those who were already here. This illustrates a simple fact: Our differences are superficial. At our core, we are all alike. Those who seek to focus on the perceived differences among us—color, race, ethnicity, gender preference, religion, even politics—create division and weaken us as a society.
The true cement that binds us together is love, altruistic love, agape in Greek. It is the core belief of the Judeo-Christian tradition as expressed in the Greatest Commandments to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves.
And who is our neighbor? Jesus answered the question with the parable of the Good Samaritan at a time when the Samaritans were the outcasts of the Judaic community. Eighty-five prints of photographs taken during Occupy Charlotte stretch across almost one entire wall of the exhibition, showing the nature, people and events of the protest movement that lasted from October to May Baldwin captured images that make you think, make you laugh and cause alarm.
Mole and Thomas orchestrated as many as 30, U. Its constant buzzing irritates the ears, but it is a striking reminder that the struggles arising from our diversity can be corrupted to drown out any real meaningful debate. Charles Chuck W. Wilson II. Did you know that Rev.
Larry Whitley completed his 24 th year of service as the pastor of the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church? Did you know that a few stars from the movie, Are You There God? The movie is being filmed in the Charlotte area, and our parking lot was filled with trailers for actor dressing rooms, costuming, catering, and make-up.
This was to create excitement around our mission project, buying Banana Bulbs for children in the Zoe Empowers program to help them build their own Banana businesses. Photos from Consecration of Memorial Garden:. Click here for an introduction and titles. I hope you will not miss a single one. Join us as we learn all about our Life App of Confidence. Kids bring your family with you for songs, skits, games, crafts and a special surprise for Ms.
Madeline on her last day with us at The Deep! You know I love lists. Here is my Top 10 checklist for relationships : Expect the best in others.
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