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sheshe2

(83,855 posts)
Mon Oct 21, 2013, 04:56 PM Oct 2013

This is What it is all About

Freedom and Equality, to love who we want~

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It was a beautiful warm day today as I was walking down town. When I saw this, the day got even brighter. I had to run home and grab my camera, so I could share with all of you this amazing sight. The flag has flown for sometime now, at the entrance of the preschool. Yet The Pioneering Voices signboard is new.

I live in a suburb, outside Boston. I am so proud of my town and the State of Massachusetts.

You know something, our colors are getting brighter and bolder every single day! It is the color of change and it's beautiful~~~ The Color of Things "A man's character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him." - Frederick Douglass

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Warpy

(111,327 posts)
1. My ex was raised Congregationalist
Mon Oct 21, 2013, 05:22 PM
Oct 2013

and his father was still very active in that church. I grew to respect them a very great deal for their acceptance of all people, even stone atheists like me.

In other parts of the country, they're the United Church of Christ, different name and same acceptance and practice of the good parts of the New Testament.

Christians who got the point are some of the best people out there. The Congregationalists are one denomination that helps them get the point.

sheshe2

(83,855 posts)
3. Thanks for some background on the Congregationalists, Warpy.
Mon Oct 21, 2013, 06:12 PM
Oct 2013

The acceptance of all people. That is beautiful.

Cha

(297,511 posts)
2. Wow, she~ That's a beautiful Colorful Flag and that neighborhood looks
Mon Oct 21, 2013, 05:55 PM
Oct 2013

so inviting! What really Nice pics you take!

I'm so proud of your state, too.. it's exemplary in so many ways!

Mahalo for the glimpse into the awesome Fall day in your Boston suburb, sheshe

sheshe2

(83,855 posts)
4. I find it amazing that they hang it by the door to the preschool.
Mon Oct 21, 2013, 06:16 PM
Oct 2013

That is teaching the meaning of tolerance at a young age.

It's a beautiful town Cha, thank you.

Cha

(297,511 posts)
5. That is teaching tolerance at a young age..
Mon Oct 21, 2013, 06:26 PM
Oct 2013

Bless their hearts for doing so.

Props to the Congressional church for being so respectful of everyone, she

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
6. Ah, beautiful day. The colors flag, we didn't have, but we had Zero Tolerance for bullying with pink
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 12:05 AM
Oct 2013
ribbon stickers on the doors at my son's school. Thanks for sharing your lovely neighborhood. I have video of mine that I'll send you.

sheshe2

(83,855 posts)
7. It's so good to see you, freshwest!
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 12:54 AM
Oct 2013

Yes it was a beautiful day, warm and clear. I was on the way to the bank when I passed the church, I was floored by the plaque for Pioneering Voices.

As I said the flag has been there for some time. It is a symbol of pride and a quest for tolerance. Yet it is more. It is about patience and perception too. We will never understand someone unless we walk in another person shoes. When you truly see through their eyes, only then will you have understanding.

Kudos to your sons school's pink ribbons, no tolerance for disrespect. I look forward to that video, freshwest.

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