I sometimes see shirts or totebags that say “Coexist”, often written using symbols of world religions and ecological symbols. Others say “Tolerate.”
That always seemed like such a low bar to me.
I preferred “Peace” as a message, using those same kinds of symbols, like this shirt:
Now, I have a different opinion, given how divisive the world has become, or at least the United States has become. At least, there have been times when the states were united…
I guess that our society does need to work on coexistence and tolerance.
Maybe if we can manage that, we will be able to progress to peace. And love. And caring.
May it be so.
Sooner rather than later.
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Linda’s prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is to use a word that has the prefix “co.” Join us! Find out how here: https://lindaghill.com/2019/08/16/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-august-17-19/
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Joanne Corey 
Good point, Joanne. We can wish and pray for both. But for some of us, it’s baby steps. Here’s something your might like. Maybe I’ve shared it before I don’t know, but it’s been on my mind. “Give Peace to Evey Heart” is the English translation. https://youtu.be/hZTur8ybhzc
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Thanks for sharing that, JoAnna. It’s especially meaningful as Taize is meant to draw all people of good will together in solidarity.
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I love Taize.
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You make a good point. The Coexist bumper sticker appeals to me but I guess I’ve always equated it to Peace.
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Many of the designs of the Coexist message do suggest peaceful relations among peoples, which is, of course, what we hope will happen.
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