Love is the Only Way

Have you seen the Coexist bumper sticker yet? I love them. I ordered the one pictured above.

Every letter has a symbol that represents a system of thought:

The first symbol, the crescent moon and star, is commonly used to represent Islam. Most sources agree that these ancient celestial symbols were in use by the peoples of Central Asia and Siberia in their worship of sun, moon and sky gods. There are also reports that the crescent moon and star were used to represent the Carthaginian goddess Tanit or the Greek goddess Diana.

The second symbol is a peace symbol. After being used in an anti-nuclear protest, it gained popularity as a peace symbol, partly because it was easier to draw than a dove.

The "e" is adorned with the symbols for male and female. The male symbol (an arrow pointing away from a circle) is derived from the astronomical and astrological symbol for Mars.The female symbol (a cross-like symbol fixed to the bottom of a circle) is derived from the symbol of Venus. When the designer of this sticker added the male and female symbols, he was trying to promote the idea of harmony between men and women.

The next symbol is the Star of David, also known as the Shield of David. The symbol has been used since about A.D. 1000 to symbolize Judaism and the Jewish community. The symbol appears on the Israeli flag.

The letter "i" is topped with a star within a circle. This is a pentacle: "The five-pointed star within a circle is the most common Pagan symbol, and it is typically used to identify oneself as a Pagan or Wiccan. The five points represent the 4 elements (earth, air, water, fire) plus the spirit, and the circle connects them all. A five-pointed star without the circle is sometimes called a pentagram, rather than a pentacle. Based on numerology, the five points means the pentacle symbolizes the Earth element."

The letter "S" has been cleverly adapted to resemble the symbol representing the idea of yin and yang from Taoist and Neo-Confucian philosophy. Yin and yang describe the two opposing but complementary forces found in nature. Yin is associated with shade and darkness as well as femininity, while yang is has associations with light and masculinity.

The final symbol resembles a cross, which of course has come to be associated with Christianity and the crucifixion of Jesus.

This is the one I have seen around KC
(click on it for a song)

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I continue to feel better every day.

I had my CT yesterday and will get results next week.

The fam is heading to West Plains today for Grandma Martin's burial.

Will be back tomorrow, then back to work on Monday.

Happy Weekend!!!