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HELLO FREE THINKERS

As I have previously written, this site is very controversial. I am not here to change your mind, but instead get you to think for yourself, even if you have made up your mind. It never hurts to see things from a different angle and then use critical thinking to achieve a better result in one’s life. But you choose.

Onward we go…

Topic: Observations of our world today.

What will this world be like for our grandkids, great-grandkids, and future generations beyond? Will there be fake plants, fake animals, fake food, and more? Will this be an industrial planet run by AI? Will life as we know it exist at all?

Right now, we are on the brink of losing all that is natural. People are killing the planet with chemtrails; known to be a term that people claim is a conspiracy theory. But if you call it by its new name, the so-called professionals use, Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (S.A.I), then, hey, now it is OK.

Why are we allowing certain people and governments to do their worst to our food, air, and even all the life on this planet by using GMO’s, dangerous pesticides, SAI, fake lab-grown meat/food, vaccines, and more?

Slashing rainforests so delegates can have a road on their way to a summit to ”save the planet,” where they think they are more important than really doing anything to save the Earth. Somehow, I think they think the Earth will fix itself. It might, when we stop hurting and destroying it.

Then we have the space program to see if life can be sustained on Mars or even the moon, instead of focusing on the fact that we have such a variety and diverse amount of life on Earth. What makes certain people think that we can inhabit another planet if this one is destroyed by humans? Bugging out to another planet once this one is destroyed by humans will only cause them to do the same thing there.

Consider all the life forms that came before humans…dinosaurs and the like. For millions of years, they walked this Earth, never doing any damage to it like what humans have done in their short existence.

Then humans create a god, thinking that this god thought making humans in its image was a great thing to do. But, yet, what became of the dinosaurs? Some think a comet/asteroid fell from the sky and wiped out all the dinosaurs. But what then? Suddenly, a god appears and creates humans? Any superior being would not make such a destructive species like a human.

Humans have yet to evolve past a barbaric juvenile form of life. They are cruel, heartless killers who seem to think this is proper behavior given to them by their beliefs. Some may be kind, others, in today’s lifestyle, think they can willfully murder their pre-born baby without a care. Some take the lives of defenseless animals in hunting, calling the murder of these defenseless creatures a sport.

There are some good and many bad people nowadays. I do not make that statement lightly, but it is an observational fact. Watch the news out of a big city, and one can see the brutality and destruction of what humans are doing to one another.

There is good, there is bad, and there are proper morals as well. But who decides what proper morals are these days? I suppose whatever you believe in would be what is considered proper.

Today, the definition of proper morals appears to have shifted. Modern society regards actions such as abortion, teaching sexual topics to young children in the classroom, and publicly criticizing those with opposing viewpoints as acceptable. (Florida officials pressure schools to roll back sex ed lessons on contraception and consent, 2024)

The values I learned in my youth focused on basic manners—like saying “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me”—and a proper education in subjects like math, English, science, history, music, art, and gymnastics. Not anything related to sex, CRT, DEI, or LGBT.

Now, it seems that discussions of adults’ sexual identities are being introduced to children in ways as extreme and confusing. With so many so-called, ‘’new norms’’ replacing traditional teachings, I question how these changes will impact the future, especially given the current state of social debate and cognitive dissonance.

Nature gives us so much, and what do we do? We find ways to destroy it. We are given life, water, air, plants, food, pets, wildlife, and more. And yet, these things are not cherished but rather abused, taken for granted as if we have some right to destroy what gifts we have been given without thought or feeling.

Then I think of how our bodies work all on their own. Do we think of our organs daily? Of course not, as they function on their own. We do control our breathing and our movements, however. But we do not control our organs like the liver, heart, kidneys, and such. We just take for granted they will function no matter the onslaught we do to them, like eating improperly, injecting toxins, drinking alcohol, doing drugs, and more. We do to ourselves what we do to our planet. Where is the appreciation?

Do any of us really understand the meaning of appreciation? And do we know how to apply it?

Appreciation- noun: A recognition of worth, thankfulness.

How do we apply it, you may wonder. Well, we can apply it by showing respect for our planet by not chopping down rainforests, sinking islands for their sand, polluting our air with the spraying of toxic chemicals, and by not creating GMOs, or lab-grown meat, etc.

And to appreciate and respect our body by eating clean, limiting alcohol consumption, staying away from lethal street drugs, not injecting ourselves with toxic ingredients, and more.

But I do digress into preaching. Not by intent. Just an observation of what we go through in our daily lives of struggles.

So many things are thrown into our laps these days that are not of our making, but rather the issues of politicians and those of others who go along with specific ideologies.

We can do better by thinking for ourselves, questioning it all, and basically not going along with anything until we understand all the angles involved.

Critical thinking is important, as is common sense, and we must practice this with all the struggles of today. It is vitally important for the future of generations to come.

HELLO FREE THINKERS

Intro:

Life is a complex journey, and the choices we make pave the way to extraordinary experiences. Embracing creativity, curiosity, and courage is essential for a fulfilling adventure.

Welcome to a realm of endless possibilities, where the journey is just as exciting as the destination. Every moment presents an opportunity to leave your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the breadth of your imagination.

Critical thinking: Always be in doubt and check it out. In other words, think for yourself. Ask questions.

We continue forward with our last conversation—

The dreaded topic of: vaccines.

I’ve noticed that not many people really read in-depth about these topics; instead, they often skim through brief snippets on social media. Many rely solely on their doctor’s advice, while others may have lingering questions, yet don’t delve into the essential information. For instance, let’s think critically: when in real life does anyone encounter 15 or 23 different strains of pneumonia simultaneously? So, why would we consider injecting such an enormous number of strains along with a host of questionable ingredients and consider this ”safe and effective”? It demands a closer examination.

It would seem that the overall perception is that they will trust their doctor. They tend to believe what Big Pharma, the CDC, and the FDA communicate, assuming that these organizations are responsible for conducting the research, testing, and manufacturing of medications.

Without further ado, I leave you this list of ingredients, so you can decide if these are ”safe and effective” for the human body. Oh, and maybe ask for the list of ingredients (package insert) at the doctor’s office along with the Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS), which is required by federal law to be given for each and every vaccine that one gets.

Vaccine Excipient & Media Summary
Excipients Included in U.S. Vaccines, by Vaccine

In addition to weakened or killed disease antigens (viruses or bacteria), vaccines contain very small amounts of other
ingredients – excipients or media.

Some excipients are added to a vaccine for a specific purpose. These include:
Preservatives, to prevent contamination. For example, thimerosal.
Adjuvants, to help stimulate a stronger immune response. For example, aluminum salts.
Stabilizers, to keep the vaccine potent during transportation and storage. For example, sugars or gelatin.

Others are residual trace amounts of materials that were used during the manufacturing process and removed. These include:
Cell culture materials, used to grow the vaccine antigens. For example, egg protein, various culture media.
Inactivating ingredients, used to kill viruses or inactivate toxins. For example, formaldehyde.
Antibiotics, used to prevent contamination by bacteria. For example, neomycin.

The following table lists all components, other than antigens, shown in the manufacturers’ package insert (PI) for each vaccine.
Each of these PIs, which can be found on the FDA’s website (see below), contains a description of that vaccine’s manufacturing
process, including the amount and purpose of each substance.

All information was extracted from manufacturers’ package inserts.

If in doubt about whether a PI has been updated since this table was prepared, check the FDA’s website at:
http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/ucm093833.htm

Vaccine Contents (ingredients):

**Adenovirus
human-diploid fibroblast cell cultures (strain WI-38), Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle’s Medium, fetal bovine serum, sodium bicarbonate, monosodium glutamate, sucrose, D-mannose, D fructose, dextrose, human serum albumin, potassium phosphate, plasdone C, anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, polacrilin potassium, magnesium stearate, cellulose acetate phthalate, alcohol, acetone, castor oil, FD&C Yellow #6 aluminum lake dye.

**Anthrax (Biothrax) amino acids, vitamins, inorganic salts, sugars, aluminum hydroxide, sodium chloride, benzethonium chloride, formaldehyde BCG (Tice) glycerin, asparagine, citric acid, potassium phosphate, magnesium sulfate, iron ammonium mononitrate, lactose.

**Cholera (Vaxchora) casamino acids, yeast extract, mineral salts, anti-foaming agent, ascorbic acid, hydrolyzed
casein, sodium chloride, sucrose, dried lactose, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate.

**DT (Sanofi) aluminum phosphate, isotonic sodium chloride, formaldehyde, casein, cystine, maltose, uracil, inorganic salts, vitamins, dextrose.

**DTaP (Daptacel)
aluminum phosphate, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, 2-phenoxyethanol, Stainer-Scholte medium, casamino acids, dimethyl-beta-cyclodextrin, Mueller’s growth medium,
ammonium sulfate, modified Mueller-Miller casamino acid medium without beef heart infusion.

**DTaP (Infanrix)
Fenton medium containing a bovine extract, modified Latham medium derived from bovine casein, formaldehyde, modified Stainer-Scholte liquid medium, glutaraldehyde, aluminum
hydroxide, sodium chloride, polysorbate 80 (Tween 80).

**DTaP-IPV (Kinrix)
Fenton medium containing a bovine extract, modified Latham medium derived from bovine casein, formaldehyde, modified Stainer-Scholte liquid medium, glutaraldehyde, aluminum
hydroxide, VERO cells, a continuous line of monkey kidney cells, Calf serum, lactalbumin hydrolysate, sodium chloride, polysorbate 80 (Tween 80), neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B.

**DTaP-IPV (Quadracel)
modified Mueller’s growth medium, ammonium sulfate, modified Mueller-Miller casamino acid medium without beef heart infusion, formaldehyde, aluminum phosphate, Stainer
Scholte medium, casamino acids, dimethyl-beta-cyclodextrin, MRC-5 cells, normal human diploid cells, CMRL 1969 medium supplemented with calf serum, Medium 199 without calf
serum, 2-phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 80, glutaraldehyde, neomycin, polymyxin B sulfate.

**DTaP-HepB-IPV (Pediarix)
Fenton medium containing a bovine extract, modified Latham medium derived from bovine casein, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, modified Stainer-Scholte liquid medium, VERO cells, a continuous line of monkey kidney cells, calf serum, lactalbumin hydrolysate, aluminum hydroxide, aluminum phosphate, aluminum salts, sodium chloride, polysorbate 80
(Tween 80), neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B, yeast protein.

**DTaP-IPV/Hib (Pentacel)
aluminum phosphate, polysorbate 80, sucrose, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, bovine serum albumin, 2-phenoxyethanol, neomycin, polymyxin B sulfate, modified Mueller’s growth
medium, ammonium sulfate, modified Mueller-Miller casamino acid medium without beef heart infusion, Stainer-Scholte medium, casamino acids, dimethyl-beta-cyclodextrin. MRC-5 cells (a line of normal human diploid cells), CMRL 1969 medium supplemented with calf serum, Medium 199 without calf serum, and modified Mueller and Miller medium.

**Hib (ActHIB) sodium chloride, modified Mueller and Miller medium (the culture medium contains milk-derived raw materials [casein derivatives]), formaldehyde, sucrose.

**Hib (Hiberix) saline, synthetic medium, formaldehyde, sodium chloride, lactose.

**Hib (PedvaxHIB) complex fermentation media, amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate, sodium chloride.

**Hep A (Havrix)
MRC-5 human diploid cells, formalin, aluminum hydroxide, amino acid supplement, phosphate-buffered saline solution, polysorbate 20, neomycin sulfate, aminoglycoside antibiotic.

**Hep A (Vaqta) MRC-5 diploid fibroblasts, amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate, non-viral protein, DNA, bovine albumin, formaldehyde, neomycin, sodium borate, sodium chloride.

**Hep B (Engerix-B) aluminum hydroxide, yeast protein, sodium chloride, disodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium
dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate.

** Hep B (Recombivax) soy peptone, dextrose, amino acids, mineral salts, phosphate buffer, formaldehyde, potassium aluminum sulfate, amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate, yeast protein.

**Hep B (Heplisav-B)
vitamins and mineral salts, yeast protein, yeast DNA, deoxycholate, phosphorothioate-linked oligodeoxynucleotide, phosphate-buffered saline, sodium phosphate, dibasic dodecahydrate, monobasic dehydrate, polysorbate 80.

**Hep A/Hep B (Twinrix) MRC-5 human diploid cells, formalin, aluminum phosphate, aluminum hydroxide, amino
acids, sodium chloride, phosphate buffer, polysorbate 20, neomycin sulfate, yeast protein.

**Human Papillomavirus
(HPV) (Gardasil 9)
vitamins, amino acids, mineral salts, carbohydrates, amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate, sodium chloride, L-histidine, polysorbate 80, sodium borate, yeast protein.

**Influenza (Afluria)
Trivalent & Quadrivalent
sodium chloride, monobasic sodium phosphate, dibasic sodium phosphate, monobasic potassium phosphate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium taurodeoxycholate,
ovalbumin, sucrose, neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B, beta-propiolactone, thimerosal (multi-dose vials).

**Influenza (Fluad)
squalene, polysorbate 80, sorbitan trioleate, sodium citrate dehydrate, citric acid monohydrate, neomycin, kanamycin, barium, egg proteins, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), formaldehyde.

**Influenza (Fluarix)
Quadrivalent
octoxynol-10 (TRITON X-100), α-tocopheryl hydrogen succinate, polysorbate 80 (Tween 80), hydrocortisone, gentamicin sulfate, ovalbumin, formaldehyde, sodium deoxycholate, sodium phosphate-buffered isotonic sodium chloride.

**Influenza (Flublok)
Quadrivalent
sodium chloride, monobasic sodium phosphate, dibasic sodium phosphate, polysorbate 20 (Tween 20), baculovirus and Spodoptera frugiperda cell proteins, baculovirus and cellular
DNA, Triton X-100, lipids, vitamins, amino acids, mineral salts.

**Influenza (Flucelvax)
Quadrivalent
Madin Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) cell protein, phosphate buffered saline, protein other than HA, MDCK cell DNA, polysorbate 80, cetyltrimethlyammonium bromide, and β
propiolactone, Thimerosal (multi-dose vials).

**Influenza (Flulaval)
Quadrivalent
ovalbumin, formaldehyde, sodium deoxycholate, α-tocopheryl hydrogen succinate, polysorbate 80, thimerosal (multi-dose vials), phosphate-buffered saline solution.

**Influenza (Fluzone)
Quadrivalent
formaldehyde, egg protein, octylphenol ethoxylate (Triton X-100), sodium phosphate buffered isotonic sodium chloride solution, thimerosal (multi-dose vials).

**Influenza (Fluzone)
High Dose
egg protein, octylphenol ethoxylate (Triton X-100), sodium phosphate-buffered isotonic sodium chloride solution, formaldehyde.

**Influenza (FluMist)
Quadrivalent
monosodium glutamate, hydrolyzed porcine gelatin, arginine, sucrose, dibasic potassium phosphate, monobasic potassium phosphate, ovalbumin, gentamicin sulfate,
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA).

**Japanese Encephalitis
(Ixiaro) aluminum hydroxide, protamine sulfate, formaldehyde, bovine serum albumin, host cell
DNA, sodium metabisulphite, host cell protein.

**Meningococcal
(MenACWY-Menactra)
Watson Scherp media containing casamino acid, modified culture medium containing hydrolyzed casein, ammonium sulfate, sodium phosphate, formaldehyde, sodium chloride.

**Meningococcal
(MenACWY-Menveo) formaldehyde, amino acids, yeast extract, Franz complete medium, CY medium.

**Meningococcal
(MenB – Bexsero) aluminum hydroxide, E. coli, histidine, sucrose, deoxycholate, kanamycin.

**Meningococcal
(MenB – Trumenba) defined fermentation growth media, polysorbate 80, aluminum phosphate, histidine buffered
saline.

**MMR (MMR-II)
chick embryo cell culture, WI-38 human diploid lung fibroblasts, vitamins, amino acids, fetal bovine serum, sucrose, glutamate, recombinant human albumin, neomycin, sorbitol,
hydrolyzed gelatin, sodium phosphate, sodium chloride.

**MMRV (ProQuad)
(Frozen) chick embryo cell culture, WI-38 human diploid lung fibroblasts, MRC-5 cells, sucrose, hydrolyzed gelatin, sodium chloride, sorbitol, monosodium L-glutamate, sodium phosphate dibasic, human albumin, sodium bicarbonate, potassium phosphate monobasic, potassium chloride; potassium phosphate dibasic, neomycin, bovine calf serum.

**MMRV (ProQuad)
(Refrigerator Stable)
chick embryo cell culture, WI-38 human diploid lung fibroblasts, MRC-5 cells, sucrose, hydrolyzed gelatin, urea, sodium chloride, sorbitol, monosodium L-glutamate, sodium
phosphate, recombinant human albumin, sodium bicarbonate, potassium phosphate, potassium chloride, neomycin, bovine serum albumin.

**Pneumococcal
(PCV13 – Prevnar 13)
soy peptone broth, casamino acids and yeast extract-based medium, CRM197 carrier protein, polysorbate 80, succinate buffer, aluminum phosphate.

**Pneumococcal
(PPSV-23 – Pneumovax) soy peptone broth, casamino acids and yeast extract-based medium, CRM197 carrier protein,
polysorbate 80, succinate buffer, aluminum phosphate, phenol.

**Polio (IPV – Ipol)
Eagle MEM modified medium, calf bovine serum, M-199 without calf bovine serum, vero cells (a continuous line of monkey kidney cells), phenoxyethanol, formaldehyde, neomycin, streptomycin, polymyxin B.

**Rabies (Imovax) human albumin, neomycin sulfate, phenol red indicator, MRC-5 human diploid cells, beta propriolactone.

**Rabies (RabAvert)
chicken fibroblasts, β-propiolactone, polygeline (processed bovine gelatin), human serum albumin, bovine serum, potassium glutamate, sodium EDTA, ovalbumin, neomycin,
chlortetracycline, amphotericin B.

**Rotavirus (RotaTeq)
sucrose, sodium citrate, sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate, sodium hydroxide, polysorbate 80, cell culture media, fetal bovine serum, vero cells [DNA] from porcine circoviruses (PCV) 1 and 2 has been detected in RotaTeq. PCV-1 and PCV-2 are not known to cause disease in humans.

**Rotavirus (Rotarix)
Vero cells, dextran, Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium (sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, ferric (III) nitrate, sodium phosphate, sodium pyruvate, D glucose, concentrated vitamin solution, L-cystine, L-tyrosine, amino acids solution, L glutamine, calcium chloride, sodium hydrogenocarbonate, and phenol red), sorbitol, sucrose,
calcium carbonate, sterile water, xanthan [Porcine circovirus type 1 (PCV-1) is present in Rotarix. PCV-1 is not known to cause disease in humans.]

**Smallpox (Vaccinia)
(ACAM2000)
African Green Monkey kidney (Vero) cells, HEPES, 2% human serum albumin, 0.7% sodium chloride USP, 5% Mannitol USP, neomycin, polymyxin B, 50% Glycerin USP, 0.25% phenol USP.

**Td (Tenivac) aluminum phosphate, formaldehyde, modified Mueller-Miller casamino acid medium without beef heart infusion, ammonium sulfate, sodium chloride, water.

**Td (Mass Biologics) aluminum phosphate, formaldehyde, thimerosal, modified Mueller’s media, which contains
bovine extracts, ammonium sulfate.

**Tdap (Adacel)
aluminum phosphate, formaldehyde, 2-phenoxyethanol, Stainer-Scholte medium, casamino
acids, dimethyl-beta-cyclodextrin, glutaraldehyde, modified Mueller-Miller casamino acid medium without beef heart infusion, ammonium sulfate, modified Mueller’s growth medium.

**Tdap (Boostrix)
modified Latham medium derived from bovine casein, Fenton medium containing a bovine extract, formaldehyde, modified Stainer-Scholte liquid medium, glutaraldehyde, aluminum
hydroxide, sodium chloride, polysorbate 80.

**Typhoid (Typhim Vi)
hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, formaldehyde, phenol, polydimethylsiloxane, disodium phosphate, monosodium phosphate, semi-synthetic medium, sodium chloride, sterile water.

**Typhoid (Vivotif Ty21a) yeast extract, casein, dextrose, galactose, sucrose, ascorbic acid, amino acids, lactose,
magnesium stearate. gelatin.

**Varicella (Varivax)
Frozen MRC-5 human diploid cells, including DNA & protein, sucrose, hydrolyzed gelatin, sodium
chloride, monosodium L-glutamate, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium phosphate monobasic, potassium phosphate monobasic, potassium chloride, EDTA, neomycin, fetal bovine serum.

**Varicella (Varivax)
Refrigerator Stable
MRC-5 human diploid cells, including DNA & protein, sucrose, hydrolyzed gelatin, sodium chloride, monosodium L-glutamate, urea, sodium phosphate dibasic, potassium phosphate monobasic, potassium chloride, neomycin, bovine calf serum.

**Yellow Fever (YF-Vax) sorbitol, gelatin, sodium chloride, egg protein.

**Zoster (Shingles)
(Zostavax) Frozen MRC-5 human diploid cells, including DNA & protein, sucrose, hydrolyzed porcine gelatin, sodium chloride, monosodium L-glutamate, sodium phosphate dibasic, potassium phosphate monobasic, potassium chloride; neomycin, bovine calf serum.

**Zoster (Shingles)
(Zostavax)
Refrigerator Stable
MRC-5 human diploid cells, including DNA & protein, sucrose, hydrolyzed porcine gelatin, urea, sodium chloride, monosodium L-glutamate, sodium phosphate dibasic, potassium phosphate monobasic, potassium chloride, neomycin, bovine calf serum.

**Zoster (Shingles)
(Shingrix) sucrose, sodium chloride, dioleoyl hosphatidylcholine (DOPC), 3-O-desacl 4’monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL), QS-21 (a saponin purified from plant extract Quillaja saponaria Molina), potassium dihydrogen phosphate, cholesterol, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate anhydrous, dipotassium phosphate, polysorbate 80.

A table listing vaccine excipients and media by excipient is published by the Institute for Vaccine Safety
at Johns Hopkins University, and can be found at http://www.vaccinesafety.edu/components-Excipients.htm.

Updates:

Trumenba: (added Aluminum phosphate)
RotaTeq: PI dated 2/2017
Rotarix: 6/11/18 (PI dated xx/xxxx)
Smallpox: 3/2018
Td (Tenivac): April 2013
Td (Mass Biologics): April 2009 (no change)
Tdap (Adacel): xxx/2017 (no change)
Tdap (Boostrix): 6/12/2018 (PI dated xx/xxxx) (no change)
Typhim Vi: March 2014 (added sodium chloride & buffered saline)
Ty21a: September 2013
Varicella Frozen: 2/2017
Varicella Refrigerator Stable: 2/2017
YF Vax: June 2016
Zostivax Frozen: xx/2018
Zostivax Refrigerator Stable: xx/2018
Shingrix: 10/2017

HELLO FREE THINKERS

Welcome! You are about to embark on a journey that will free your mind from the toxicity of a one-sided environment.

We will provide you with thought-provoking opinions, viewpoints, comments, insights, and perspectives from diverse backgrounds and age groups.

Our aim is not only to show different viewpoints but also to spark curiosity. We strive to inspire deeper discussions that can enrich your understanding of the topic(s) at hand, in hopes that it will encourage critical thinking

Thank you for joining the journey and freeing your mind.

Well, kids, I am back. Did you miss me? I had a lot of issues that required my attention, but onward we go.

We last left off with a very controversial topic: vaccines! Oy vey,oy vah, oy veh, right? 🙂 Let’s continue.

The last segment was about Edward Jenner and his innovative idea for vaccines. We can look further into him, but he isn’t the only one who decided to go with the vaccine narrative. We can break it down vaccine by vaccine and who invented which one, but that seems rather tedious. But if I must, I will, as it is very important to know who did what and why.

Let’s look at the smallpox vaccine. According to ‘A Guide to Health’ by Mahatma Gandhi, ”Vaccination is a barbarous practice, and it is one of the most fatal of all the delusions current in our time, not to be found even among the so-called savage races of the world. Its supporters are not content with its adoption by those who have no objection to it, but seek to impose it with the aid of penal laws and rigorous punishments on all people alike.

The practice of vaccination is not very old, dating as it does only from 1798 A.D. But, during this comparatively short period that has elapsed, millions have fallen a prey to the delusion that those who get themselves vaccinated are safe from the attack of smallpox. No one can say that smallpox will necessarily attack those who have not been vaccinated; for many cases have been observed of unvaccinated people being free from its attack.

The fact that some people who are not vaccinated do get the disease, we cannot, of course, conclude that they would have been immune if only they had gotten themselves vaccinated.

Moreover, vaccination is a very dirty process, for the serum, which is introduced into the human body includes not only that of the cow, but also of the actual smallpox patient. An average man would even vomit at the mere sight of this stuff. If the hand happens to touch it, it is always washed with soap. The mere suggestion of tasting it fills us with indignation and disgust. But how few of those who get themselves vaccinated realise that they are, in effect, eating this filthy stuff!

Most people know that, in several diseases, medicines and liquid food are injected into the blood, and that they are assimilated into the system more rapidly than if they were taken through the mouth. The only difference, in fact, between injection and the ordinary process of eating through the mouth is that the assimilation in the former case is instantaneous, while that in the latter is slow. And yet we do not shrink from getting ourselves vaccinated! As has been well said, cowards die a living death, and our craze for vaccination is solely due to the fear of death or disfigurement by smallpox.

The vaccine is a filthy substance, and it is foolish to expect that one kind of filth can be removed by another.”

So there you have Gandhi’s observational fact, or opinion if you so choose.

Later we will continue with other notations/observations of how this practice of vaccines is nothing more than a cash cow for those who make them.

For now, consider this approach by Gandhi and think for yourself what it could mean to you.

Farewell for now, FREETHINKERS. I shall leave you to your thoughts.

HELLO FREE THINKERS

Welcome! You are about to embark on a journey that will free your mind from the toxicity of a one-sided environment.

We will give you thought-provoking opinions, viewpoints, comments, insights, and perspectives from various walks of life and ages.

Our aim is not only to show different viewpoints but also to spark curiosity. We strive to inspire deeper discussions that can enrich your understanding of the topics at hand, in hopes that it will encourage critical thinking

Thank you for joining the journey and freeing your mind.

Since my last few chapters were not happy for most, I will continue with very controversial topics. Why? Because too many are just rolling over and accepting the narrative without question. So, with that being said, I am going to write about, oh wait for it, that dreaded topic…vaccines! Oooh, me oh my, what will people think? Oh, wait, that’s the point, ”to think”.

VACCINES.

Well, where to begin. Ah, yes, the way back history machine of how they all began. Did it all begin with Edward Jenner (1749-1823) in 1796? He was an English scientist and physician after all. But was he even a real scientist?

Jenner was an active Freemason (serving in 1812 as master of the Royal Lodges of Faith and Friendship, NO 270) and Philosopher. Originally trained as a surgeon, Jenner’s interest in natural science led him to study under prominent figures, including the renowned surgeon John Hunter.

At age 13, he became an apprentice to Daniel Ludlow, a competent surgeon trained in London. Jenner studied books on anatomy, helped with simple operations, and participated in dissecting animals to improve his knowledge of anatomy.

At 18, Jenner had acquired enough skills to help him assist Ludlow in more complicated surgeries and to attend to and treat patients by himself.

In 1770, he went to London to study with the most prominent surgeon, John Hunter. Jenner studied anatomy and surgery with Hunter at St George’s Hospital for 2 years and helped him with dissection.

In 1771, he was asked to accompany Captain James Cook as a naturalist but declined the offer and returned to Gloucestershire in 1772, where he assumed the duties of a country doctor instead.

While still practising with his medical interests, Jenner continued his observations of nature by contributing to the natural science literature.

In 1785, Jenner observed that his old friend and teacher, John Hunter, exhibited all the symptoms of progressive angina (angina was considered incurable at that time). In 1793, Hunter passed away from ossification of the coronary arteries of the heart. Soon after his friend’s death, Jenner returned to Gloucestershire and began his medical career.

During his time as a medical practitioner, Jenner began the observations and experimentations that would lead to the discovery, some twenty-five years later, of the principle of vaccination.

However, the principle of inoculation goes further back to ancient times in India and China. They would introduce matter from the pustules of a person with an active case of smallpox into the skin of a person to be immunized from the disease. Then the person who was inoculated would usually contract a milder case of smallpox. At least that was the theory behind a vaccine. However, the inoculation, often performed on children, resulted in death.

Knowing this, Jenner moved forward with practising vaccination on his child many times over, resulting in the child being ill for life. He then inoculated eight-year-old James Phipps on May 14, 1796, with cowpox serum using material obtained from a pustule on the hand of a milkmaid who had contracted cowpox, without success.

Contrary to this horrific practice, they knew how to cure smallpox in the 17th century. The famous Dr. Thomas Sydenham, of England(1624-89), developed a new treatment that reduced the death rate from about 50 percent to 1 percent or 2 percent.

According to Abram Hoffer, MD, PhD, “I don’t think there’s been any major shift in the medical profession’s general approach to new ideas. I don’t think there ever will be that kind of wholesale change. Three hundred years ago, when the major disease was smallpox, Sir Thomas Sydenham developed a new treatment that reduced the death rate from about 50 percent to 1 percent or 2 percent. His reward? He was being challenged to a duel. The English Medical Association wanted to drive him out. He wrote: “A new idea is like a sapling in the middle of a road, and if it’s not fenced in, it will be galloped over by the trampling hordes.” That’s a really great statement, and it’s also my view of what happens to medical discovery.”

At this point, I will stop, as this has been a lot to absorb. Meaning, it takes quite a bit of thought to undo what has been viewed as a ”life-saving preventive” for a great many years.

However, there will be many more chapters to come, as this is one vast topic that goes way back. So, reader, get ready to think for yourself.

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WOMEN’S RIGHTS CONTINUED.

Throughout history, men have been in control of most everything. Women always took a backseat and, for the most part, were looked upon as nothing more than servants.

It took around 70 years for women to finally gain the right to vote. And this had to be written into the constitution. Even then, men balked at the thought. The fight for the right to vote was not an easy road. Women faced imprisonment, beatings, and more. But they persevered. But why was this even necessary?

Well, as I previously stated, men were in control of most everything, including women. In the early 1900’s, it was acceptable for a husband to beat his wife. This happened if she displeased him in any way. If she said, “No”, to anything, he could beat her and could lock her in the public stockade.

If she wanted a divorce, he kept any children, and she got absolutely nothing save the clothes on her back. She and the children were HIS property. And all of this was legal.

Slowly, all of that changed. The 1960’s brought forth a new way women were working towards their freedom. They sought independence and the right to be viewed as human beings. They didn’t want to be seen as possessions anymore.

It wasn’t until 1962 when women were ”allowed” to be married and be a nurse at the same time. Who controlled that decision? Hmmm, I wonder.

Fast forward to today, and once again, women’s rights are being threatened. Men are saying children were happier when the ”woman” stayed home. But where is the proof of that? None has ever been given. Have women been conditioned to think they must stay home for the well-being of the children? Is being a stay-at-home mom believed to benefit the kids? Who does it actually benefit? What if the mom resents staying home? What if the husband cheats? What are her alternatives? What if she is an alcoholic or drug addict? What if dad is a wife-beater (no longer allowed, by the way)? What if dad is an alcoholic or drug addict? So many what-ifs.

Women of today not only work outside the home, and for the most part, they will also do the cooking and cleaning, etc. A new threat now hinders long-earned women’s rights. This threat involves biological men (who claim to be a woman) in nearly every facet of their lives.

Perhaps men are feeling lost in their masculinity. Perhaps they are now even more misogynistic than ever before. But make no mistake, men should not be able to take away any woman’s right. Whether it be in sports, jobs, equal pay, etc.

I do not agree that biological males should invade women’s sports, enter a women’s bathroom or locker room. Sadly, too many today are accepting this unnatural behavior and allowing the taking away of women’s rights.

I know this chapter seems a bit harsh and opinionated. However, from a personal perspective, I played sports in my youth. Never once was a biological man involved. So, yes, I do not agree with any biological man invading women’s spaces.

Never should anyone think that a woman’s right is downgraded to an insulting term called feminism.

Now it is up to you to think critically and consider all angles of this chapter. Open your mind and let your thoughts flow.

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Topic: Women’s Rights and Struggles

There are so many things we get wrapped up into believing that we lose sight of our capacity to think for ourselves; we become brain lazy.

Throughout history, women, it would seem, have taken a backseat to the whims of men.

Let us take into consideration women’s clothing. For instance, dresses. Why do women wear dresses and men wear pants?

Historically, men controlled the narrative on what the do’s and don’ts of what women should do, be, or wear. Women were restricted to wearing long skirts and dresses due to modesty issues. This meant women could not show any part of their legs. Also, because wearing pants will reveal their body shape. Moreover, it was so that men may retain their masculinity.

Some rumors say that dresses were used to prevent women from running away from abusive husbands. Imagine hiking up that long dress and trying to run. Not to mention all the undergarments that bound women’s bodies. Think corset. How would one even be able to run when they were so tight that a woman could barely breathe? And who invented that? And what was the purpose of it anyway?

In the 18th and 19th centuries, women were jailed for wearing pants in France. Also, they had to wear eye shadow/makeup when leaving their home. Even during World War II, it was still taboo for a woman to wear pants, even though necessary. Wearing a dress was considered impractical. Yet, a woman wearing pants, even during wartime, was found shocking in many social contexts.

Today, while women commonly wear pants, cultural and societal expectations, along with gender roles, are still seen as unconventional. But who made up this ruling of what a woman should wear? I am sure most of you know the answer to that.

But how does what women were expected to wear convey into women’s rights? Well, even a long road must have a beginning, and the hard-fought rights of women also have their beginnings.

In the following chapters, we will continue through historical events and where we are today.

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Slavery through the ages. Final Chapter.

As we wrap things up, this chapter may seem a bit convoluted. I am somewhat rusty in my writing. It has been many years since I have written or published anything. A writer’s block had hit me for years, especially after the passing of my husband. So bear with me.

Also, it is a very long chapter. Hang in there.

So, let’s continue.

I last left off discussing the critical thinking of the Native Americans/Indigenous people. They were enslaved in the past. They still face forms of enslavement today.

I will continue here about the white children. Some say this is propaganda–I assure you it is not. These children were enslaved in child labor. Many of whom, if not all, were never paid. They were ”compensated” with food. They were children of the poor and working class during the industrial age.

For centuries, children were used for labor. They learned to milk cows, churn butter, and farm animals. This particular type of labor was accepted by society. It was not seen as exploitative or abusive. Instead, it was viewed as a necessary practice that ensured the family’s survival. Even the smallest children helped with tasks like winding yarn, carding wool, and gleaning. They also fed chickens and assisted with other chores to help their mothers.

“What distinguishes child labor in the Industrial Revolution from the pre-industrial work was the situation of the work. Work in the Pre-Industrial society involved work in family units usually in the home. Work in the Industrial society took the children out of their homes and into mines, factories, and unfamiliar towns. The hours and conditions were no longer determined by family or friends but by complete strangers”. Quote taken from the Museum of Childhood.

This is the definition I found concerning child labor.

“Definition of Child labor
“Child labor” generally refers to the practice of employing children. These children work to produce a good or service that can be sold for money in the marketplace. This definition applies regardless of whether they are paid for their work. Child labor was a widespread means of providing mass labor at little expense to employers during the Industrial Revolution”. (A partial quote was taken from the Museum of Childhood).

While that seems to downplay the brutality the children endured, we shall continue forth on their miserable life treatment.

When the Industrial Revolution first came to Britain and the U.S, there was a high demand for labor. The jobs available required long hours and offered little pay. In most situations, every able family member was needed to work including those as young as 3.

During this time children were drastically affected. Children were called to work in factories and mills in order for the family to keep afloat. This demanded long hours, longer than what they would work on the farm.

Children were often forced to work hard, long hours in dangerous or difficult conditions. The reason they were sought after was because they were easily trained and paid minimally, or non-existent pay. They were also useful as laborers because they were small. Their size allowed them to move to places where adults couldn’t fit, like factories or mines. And they were easier to manage and control. Most importantly, children could be paid less than adults.

The “Parish apprentice children” were some of the first children to be brought into the factory setting. These children had been taken in by the government and placed in orphanages. Rich factory owners approached these leaders and proposed the idea of taking in children. This idea included feeding, housing, and providing for those children in exchange for the children’s work in their factories. These children were paid no wage for the work they did. Their compensation was for basic needs and it was considered enough. In many cases, it was just barely enough to survive on. These children were subject to unhealthy working conditions, long hours, and harsh punishment. It has been estimated, as much one-third of the workers in the country mills during 1784 were these children. The employers gained cheap labor and the children received a basic education. * These are excerpts taken from the Museum of Childhood.

The invention of the steam engine led to the relocation of mills to larger towns. This shift created new employment opportunities for workers. These opportunities included positions for children from the lower class. These families were struggling to make ends meet and could benefit from any additional income. Factory owners began employing these children for extremely low wages, in some cases as little as a penny a day. This group of workers was referred to as “free labor children.”

Children were considered ideal employees in the workforce as they were young and easily taught new tasks. Often, they were obedient and respectful of authority. Factory owners needed a large number of workers at a very low cost. They considered children to be of minimal maintenance. This made child labor appealing. Unfortunately, children were not treated well. They were overworked and underpaid for a long time. Efforts to improve their conditions were long in coming. This harsh treatment led to fewer rewards. It also caused increased instances of sickness, injury, and death due to poorly regulated child labor. Children were paid only 10% to 20% of an adult man’s wage, making them an inexpensive labor source.

Families, trapped by poverty, were forced to send their children to work in poor conditions for equally poor pay.

Some of the jobs and ages (if available) of children workers are as follows:

Children worked in various roles. They were domestic servants, apprentices, and assistants. Some children worked in agriculture. Others worked in coal mines. Most children who worked in coal mines and iron mines died before they reached the age of 25. Others worked as match girls (4-16), in nail factories, and as breaker boys. Many were farmers or worked on construction sites, in shipyards, and as chimney sweeps.

Child chimney sweeps often had to crawl through holes only 18 inches wide. Master sweeps commonly lit fires under them to make them climb faster. Many boys and girls fell to their deaths. These children were young and small. Generally around the age of 3 or 4. Working in chimneys was both dangerous and unhealthy. Often, chimney sweeps had to work without clothes because the flues were so narrow that clothing could become caught. The risks associated with this job included cancer, suffocation, burns, stunted growth, and deformed joints. Most of the time, workers were not paid or even provided with food. They were also not permitted to wash the soot from their bodies or clothes.

In coal mines small boys and girls lead ponies up the tunnels. Some tunnels were too small for ponies. Children pulled the carts filled with coal over long distances. They moved through very small tunnels. Girls were often used for this work. The chain around their waist caused damage to their pelvic bones, distorting them and making them smaller. This often proved fatal in later life when many of them died in childbirth.

Children in glassworks were regularly burned by the intense heat. The heat blinded them as well. Meanwhile, the poisonous clay dust in potteries caused them to vomit. It also made them faint.

Children who worked in the mills faced these atrocities: Eye inflammation, lung disease, deafness, tuberculosis, mule-spinners’ cancer, and body deformities.

During the labor shortage factory owners had to find other ways of obtaining workers. One solution was to buy children from orphanages and workhouses. This selling of children involved the children signing contracts that virtually made them the property of the factory owner. Large textile mill owners bought many children from orphanages and workhouses. This happened in all the large towns and cities. By the late 1790s, about a third of the workers in the cotton industry were these poor children.

Wages and work hours:

Children as young as six worked hard hours for little or no pay. Workdays would often be 10 to 14 hours with minimal breaks during the shift.

The conditions that children worked under during the Industrial Revolution were morbid. They had long and inflexible work hours. According to many studies, these hours ranged from 14 hours a day or 70 hours per week.

As early as 1798, cotton mill owners in New England employed young children. They were aged 7-12. The children worked around 12 hours a day. These children also picked cotton out in the fields. Some claim that the official age for children to begin working was 6, but church records reveal that children actually started at ages 4 or 5.

Many children worked 16-hour days under atrocious conditions. Children sometimes worked up to 19 hours a day, with a one-hour total break. The treatment of children in factories was often cruel and unusual, and the children’s safety was generally neglected. Factory owners justified their lack of wages by claiming they provided orphans with food, shelter, and clothing. However, these offerings were of very poor quality. For those children who did receive payment, the amounts were minimal.

Children working in factories had very little time to eat, usually only about half an hour for breakfast and lunch. Therefore, their meals needed to be quick to consume and nutritious. Unfortunately, the diet of child factory workers provided very little nourishment. It offered barely enough energy to sustain them through their long hours of work. At that time, there were no supermarkets, refrigerators, or freezers. People had to shop daily from various stores such as butchers, greengrocers, and grocers. Often, food was delivered to homes by traveling milkmen, grocers, or pedlars.

It was common for children who worked in factories to work 12-14 hours with minimal breaks. Oftentimes, children were so tired they would fall asleep while toiling. The master in charge held a long metal pole. He would hit them or verbally abuse them if they fell asleep. This often resulted in broken limbs, shoulders, backs, and pelvises. Sometimes they were hit in the head cracking it open or killing them.

Additionally, “the children worked in environments that were unhealthy and dangerous to their physical well-being. Many lost limbs, were killed in gas explosions, crushed in or under the machinery, and burned. Some were even decapitated*”. *Quote from the Museum of Childhood.

Not until the Factory Act of 1833 did conditions begin to improve. Children were often paid only a small fraction of what adults earned. In some cases, factory owners did not pay them at all. Many of these children were orphans subjected to labor that resembled slavery. Most children were malnourished. They were susceptible to disease. Their life expectancy fell to just 29 years in the 1830s.

During the Industrial Revolution, diseases caused many deaths in cities. A chronic lack of hygiene, limited knowledge of sanitation, and a misunderstanding of the causes and treatments of diseases led to the devastating spread of illnesses such as cholera, typhoid, and typhus. As urban populations grew, the situation became increasingly dire.

From the inception of the first cotton mills, efforts were made to eliminate child labor. Various factors contributed to the change in child labor practices. Some notable public figures strongly advocated the use of child labor. Others pushed for its abolishment. At the very least, many sought improvement of conditions.

As a result, there came, The Factory Act. It began in 1802. Though it was to limit the hours children of certain ages could work. However, these changes to did not seem to help much.

Following is a list of these changes in 1802 taken from the Museum of Childhood.

The working day was to start at 5:30 a.m. and cease at 8:30 p.m.
A person aged 13-18 are only permitted to work a maximum of 12 hours per day
A child aged 9-13 may not be employed beyond any period of nine hours
Children under 9 were not allowed to work at all (children as young as 3 had been put to work previously)
From 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. (that is, during the night) the employment of persons was altogether prohibited
Children were to attend school for no less that 2 hours during the day
The government appointed paid factory inspectors to enforce the law. They ensured that people were following child work guidelines. The inspectors made sure acts were carried out and complied with.

Since 1802, The Factory Act has undergone many changes. These changes led to the child labor laws we have today. This began with the legislation in 1916 and continued through the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

Child labor laws are continually being reformed. Currently, children aged 14 to 16 can work in specific occupations, but only during restricted hours. In contrast, those aged 16 to 17 may work unlimited hours, provided they are in non-hazardous jobs.

Time for critical thinking:

Now if all of this is propaganda, why then are there facts from many sources? Is child slavery still ongoing today? Are children still made to work to help the family? If you have children, would you want them to work because you need them to or because they want to? Touchy subject here indeed. But think over the history of child slaves. Were they more or less forced into slavery than any other slaves throughout history? Much to think about. Up to you.

On a personal note. I was made to go to work at 12 years old after my parents divorced. I had to hunt for our food, work as a maid, deliver papers on a paper route, and more. Did this cause me any ill harm physically or mentally? Not at all. I rather enjoyed doing this.

Now let me give a couple of my resources:

The Museum of Childhood
The Orphans Trains ( a movie/documentary).
Certain friends from when they were put into an orphanage and the abuse they endured.
And so many more through the years.

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Topic: Slavery through the ages continued.

This segment will be lengthy. So, hang in there or read bits at a time.

So where do we go from here? As I have previously stated, history belongs to the victor. And more often than not, they will toot their own horn claiming what they have done was just. Our Native Americans/indigenous people seem to have been harmed the most. I do not say any of this lightly. But they were the only culture slaughtered to total elimination.

During the Age of Discovery (c.1418-c.1620) the first English settlers arrived in Jamestown in 1607 and all seemed fine. Not long after their arrival, the Pilgrims arrived on the Mayflower in 1620.

By 1530, European powers realized they benefited from sending voyages to the Americas and colonizing the northeastern tip. As more colonizers came, violent conflicts began between the natives and colonizers. The colonizers became greedy and wanted more land, and the natives felt they were losing their territory. As a result, conflicts broke out.

Much of history, as far as I am concerned, is sketchy because it is written by the victor. Many claim the natives began the conflict. Some claim the settlers/colonizers began the conflict. But in the end, it was a sad outcome for the natives.

In 1830, Andrew Jackson ordered the ‘Indian Removal Act’. This act was the government’s policy of what was referred to as “ethnic cleansing,” which was basically genocide

This displacement of the Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw nations marked a tragic event. They were forcibly removed from their ancestral homelands. Around 60,000 people died during the Trail of Tears.

Some estimates claim that nearly 92-94% of Natives were “ethnically cleansed” (in other words, murdered) from that time-period. Those who didn’t perish were forced onto reservations.

Sadly, many who were murdered had their bodies mutilated by the soldiers. They would remove a woman’s breast and make a tobacco pouch out of it. Or remove the genitals from children. But who knows of that truth? The soldiers were the ones who began the scalping as this was also their souvenirs. But movies and stories portray it the other way around. Again, the story of this so-called history comes from the victor.

When we reflect upon what occurred in this country’s history, we can still see the remnants of what became of the Natives. They are still on reservations, many living poorly, and many are neglected still by our government. (Sidenote: My mother was a registered nurse who worked on a reservation in New Mexico. She saw firsthand the effects of poverty, illness, and the lack of outside government assistance).

Let’s fast-forward to what is happening today. Do you know what happens to Native girls and women today? There are plenty of documentaries out there that show no one really cares about them. One documentary states that many Native girls were (and are) being kidnapped, beaten, raped, and killed. Their bodies thrown away into a field. The local police/authorities refuse to believe they were beaten and raped by the truckers passing through the area at a truck stop. However, evidence has clearly shown bruising and other physical injuries on their bodies that authorities refuse to acknowledge. They instead list their deaths as dying from exposure.

Now, let us think about this. Is slavery still ongoing today for Natives? If so, how? Do the Natives deserve to be free to roam this land as every single person from every walk of life is free to do? I understand that they are. But is it true? Why are they the only culture to have been put on a reservation? What (or whose) side do you believe? And is there the side of the Natives out there? Are movies accurately portraying the Natives? And who actually started the scalping? Additionally, how many charity organizations help them?

So much to think about.

I will wrap up this segment in the next chapter. Thanks for hanging in there.

Footnote: I have read a book by the historian, George E, Polka (Scott), called, “A Clash of Two Cultures.” He personally interviewed (in Montana) many descendants of the time when the genocide was going on. The government tried to stop him from doing these interviews. One time the SWAT team descended upon his home. This happened after he did not comply with stopping the interviews. They broke into his home, grabbed his wife, and threw her to the ground.

I do not make these statements lightly. I knew him for over 45 years. That is what he had said. Unfortunately, he makes no mention of this in either of his books.

He passed away on October 2^nd, 2021 at the age of 89.

The other book for reference is, ‘Fort Custer, 1887-1898: Then and Now’ by George E Polka.

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Topic: Slavery Through the Ages (continued).

Slavery, it would seem, goes back to the beginning of time. As much as I do not want to bring religion into this, I surely must. Because the Bible includes extensive references to slavery. Slavery was a common practice in Ancient times, yet, it would seem, it still is. We will get into that later.

The Bible outlines the legal status of slaves. It describes their economic roles and the types of slavery. Debt slavery, was prevalent in ancient Israel, as was Hebrew indentured servitude. The Old Testament gives specific instructions on the treatment of slaves. These instructions are in Exodus 21:2-11 and Leviticus 25:39-42.

The Bible explicitly allows for the ownership of slaves from other nations. This is seen in Leviticus 25:44-46. It states that Israelite’s can purchase slaves from neighboring nations. They could treat them as property that can be passed down to their children.

Now the New Testament does not explicitly condemn slavery. It instead focuses on the moral conduct of both slaves and slave owners. Some passages instruct slaves to obey their masters. These include Ephesians 6:5-9, Colossians 3:22-4:1, 1 Timothy 6:1-2, Titus 2:9-10, and 1 Peter 2:18-20. These passages emphasize the importance of mutual respect and fair treatment.

The Bible certainly acknowledges slavery. It really does not explicitly condemn it. There are still ongoing discussions about its moral implications that are brought into modern society.

Yes, I know, I have regressed. But to move forward, one must look back to the past. This reflection shows that slavery has a beginning and is ever-enduring.

Did you know the Bible contained and condoned slavery? Many Theologians knew the Bible contained slavery. Did they or others use it to their advantage or did they try to prevent it? What other thoughts come to mind about slavery in the Bible?

Time to think for yourself.

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Topic: Slavery through the ages.

There have been many talks through the years about slavery, mostly focusing on African Americans. But, what is not mentioned is the slavery of Native Americans and White children.

With this country’s beginnings, many good things occurred and many bad things as well. Christopher Columbus completed his journey across the Atlantic Ocean on October 12, 1492. He thought he landed in the “New World.” It was actually an island he named San Salvador. This island is now part of the Bahamas.

But now, immense controversy has arisen over the Columbus holiday. There are discussions about the Age of Exploration, the transformations that occurred, and the injustices done to Native Americans/Indigenous people.

Many countries across the world celebrate Columbus Day. It is typically a celebration of Italian/Italian-American cultural heritage. But, it goes beyond this. “The origins of Columbus Day are closely tied to the lynching of Italian Americans in New Orleans in 1891.” (snippets from an AI-generated question).

On March 14, 1891, as a mob of thousands stormed the Orleans Parish Prison, they murdered 11 Italian immigrants. These individuals were either acquitted or falsely implicated in the murder of New Orleans Police Chief David Hennessy. This event triggered intense anti-Italian sentiment and a diplomatic crisis between the U.S. and Italy. To ease tensions, President Benjamin Harrison took action. He wanted to gain favor with Italian Americans. He declared Columbus Day as a one-day national celebration. (snippets generated from an AI question then rearranged for clarity by me, the narrator).

Today many states are changing Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day or Native American Day. But why step on one culture to favor another? Why not have a separate day for the Indigenous people’s culture?

But what exactly happened? What did Columbus do back in the 1400s to the Natives? Has anyone thought of this? Or have you just listened to what has been taught through the years? We do know that the Native people were met with violence, brutality, forced labor, and sold to Spain as slaves. So what did the Natives do? Why, they revolted, of course. Then all hell broke loose and sadly, Columbus killed many Natives in response.

Many people think that diseases originated in this country. They did not. Native Americans were of the nomad type. They moved from place to place to not take more than they needed then moved along again. They were clean people and bathed often. They knew of no diseases until the arrival of Europeans who brought with them, smallpox, measles, and influenza.

With all of this said, did you know about the Italians and the lynching? What about Columbus? Did you know how diseases got started in this country? What are your thoughts now about Columbus Day? Do you think that Columbus Day should be taken away in favor of Indigenous people? Or should they have their own separate day?

Time to think for yourself.