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Mamaroneck, NY

Mott, the Abolitionist by Kathrina Garcia Rupit, Larchmont, NY. Kathrina Garcia Rupit (a.k.a. KinMx) is a world renown artist (born in Tulum, Mexico) who presently resides in Dublin, Ireland. Her wall art is featured in numerous countries. This work of art was created in 2018 to honor James Mott (1788-1868), a well-known abolitionist who resided at 2137 Boston Post Road in Larchmont, NY as well as the freeing of slaves through the underground railroad, Emancipation Proclamation (1 January 1863) by President Abraham Lincoln and the great sacrifices made during the U.S. Civil War (1861-1865). Juneteenth named a federal holiday in the USA in 2021 marks the freeing of the last slaves when Union soldiers arrived to Galveston Bay, Texas on 19 June 1865 and Major General Gordon Granger (1821-1876) proclaimed, "The people of Texas are informed... all slaves are free!"

Larchmont, NY Saturday Challenge: Something that Makes My Day – Writing . I enjoy writing even though it takes a lot of hard work since the final product is a reward well worth the effort and time put into it.

St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, White Plains, NY It was encouraging to see Pope Francis demonstrated courage to attend the 2022 Kazakh Interfaith Summit despite objections from the dying minority that cling to the archaic and obsolete “one true religion” view that is antithetical to God's love, limits the power of the resurrection, monopolizes Jesus Christ’s saving grace and has caused so much human grief and suffering through the ages. During this conference, participants referenced the historic “Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together” signed by Pope Francis and Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of al-Azhar in Abu Dhabi, UAE (February 2019). During his closing speech, Pope Francis reinforced Point 10 of the summit’s declaration – “We note that pluralism and differences in religion, skin color, gender, race, and language are expressions of the wisdom of God’s will in creation. …any incident of coercion to a particular religion and religious doctrine is unacceptable” [1] – declaring “extremism, radicalism, terrorism and all other forms of violence and wars, whatever their goals, have nothing to do with true religion and must be rejected in the strongest possible term.” He also called on “world leaders to ‘abandon all aggressive and destructive rhetoric which leads to destabilization… and to cease from conflict and bloodshed…” [2] _________ [1] Hannah Brockhaus. Kazakhstan interreligious congress adopts declaration calling religious pluralism ‘God’s will.’ CAN (Catholic News Agency). 21 September 2022. www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252298/kazakhstan-interreligious-congress-adopts-declaration-calling-religious-pluralism-gods-will [2] Nicole Winfield. Pope criticized over interfaith event. The Journal News. 10 September 2022. 3A.

New York, NY Note: Iconic sculpture created by Robert Indiana (1928-2018). Located on the corner of 55th Street and 6th Avenue. First displayed in New York City in 1970.

Mamaroneck, NY

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New York, NY Info: Cubed Curve , a work of modern contemporary art was created by American sculptor and painter William Crovello (b. 1929) and placed outside the Time-Life Building at 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY in 1972 after being commissioned by the Association for a Better New York. It stood there until October 2018 when donated and transferred to Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA. Per the press release by Ursinus College, Cubed Curve , a large blue geometric metallic sculpture that weighs 3,500 pounds and “consists of [a] formed, bent and welded stainless steel plate that measures 144 inches high by 48 inches long” was inspired by a “brushstroke” motion and is a “seminal example of the artist’s skill in silhouetting open and closed spaces in three-dimensional form.” [1] ________ [1] Iconic New York City Sculpture Has New Home in Collegeville. Ursinus College. 17 October 2018. www.ursinus.edu/live/news/3112-iconic-new-york-city-sculpture-has-new-home-in Additional Sources: Berman Museum at Ursinus College receives iconic public sculpture from New York City. Artdaily.com. 23 October 2018. artdaily.com/news/108568/Berman-Museum-at-Ursinus-College-receives-iconic-public-sculpture-from-New-York-City#.XWB3nflKjIU biography of William CROVELLO (1929). Artprice.com. 23 August 2019. www.artprice.com/artist/150644/william-crovello/biography

Larchmont, NY Note: This photo was edited to appear depressing, grimy, and as ugly as possible with the exception of the teddy bear since this is the mood when playgrounds are empty because children who by right should have been born, were not. I created this photo composition to protest passage of the Reproductive Healthcare Act in New York since unborn infants are no longer protected in the third trimester. Abortions can now be performed in New York up to the point of birth. Worse yet, Governor Northam of Virginia believes in post-birth abortions in which a baby's life can be terminated after birth. Actually, even though politicians here in NY won't admit it, this may already be the case since abortion clinics have no obligation to document any live births or measures taken to save these babies. Thus they can kill them with impunity while the official record will indicate no such birth ever occurred! This should be a concern for everyone since it has nothing to do with protecting a woman's health. The question is, now that abortions can be performed up to the moment of birth in New York, Va. Governor Northam proposes post-birth abortions, where will it end? Will people of faith and those who simply disagree with the so-called "Progressive" agenda or dare be different eventually also be fair game for their lives to be terminated? Is the world per se laying the foundation for another round of genocide? This was the motivation for the below poem: Abortion’s Babies Blessed are the persecuted… for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [1] – The spirit of Herod lives – innocents are slaughtered without remorse or concern – Genocidal crimes against woman and child and all of humankind alike. In New York, they lit Freedom Tower in pink to celebrate passage of the Reproductive Healthcare Act – a wolf in sheep’s clothing, infanticide in disguise, A Nazi inspiration – It might as well have been blood red for the three thousand victims of September 11th murdered at the site and the thousands of infants massacred daily By a callous world that mocks the limitless potential And precious worth of each and every unborn life. Through no fault or choice of their own, like Christ himself, They are despised and forsaken… pierced and crushed [2] – They are crucified by a cruel, uncaring and sick world – They are innocent sheep led to the slaughter in a silent, unseen Holocaust – What have I done to you? How have I offended you? [3] Their soft whimpers and cries go unheard by closed, indifferent ears, As stone frozen hearts, antithetical to love, are unmoved By their undeserved horrific plight. Isaiah’s prophetic words resound loudly in this lost, depraved world – Evil is good and good is evil, darkness is light and light is darkness! [4] Human sacrifice lives! The blood of innocent infants is offered daily To satisfy evil’s unquenchable, monstrous craving – we are Satan’s slaves! They say it is about women’s rights and her body, but what about the rights of the baby? What about the baby’s body? Does anyone care in this apathetic twisted world? In reality, this daily slaughter is a heinous deed, not to protect the future As the wicked proclaim – For playgrounds lie empty as still swings drift limply in the melancholy breeze, Cribs remain deathly quiet and nurseries are but joyless expanses – Mournful testaments to an extinguished future that could have been. When will these blood offerings end and the world be free of evil’s oppressive yoke? Will cold hearts ever warm to love, closed minds accept wisdom’s consoling embrace And blind eyes rediscover light, goodness and hope So we, a pitiful planet may find our way and salvage the future? One can only hope and pray for it cannot happen soon enough, But without God, it simply will not! © 2019 ____________ [1] Matthew 5:10 [2] Isaiah 53 [3] Good Friday Reproaches (Improperia) [4] Inspired by Isaiah 5:20 Created from purchased images from Shutterstock.com. What if... What if Mary had allowed herself to be ruled by fear and had allowed social standards to influence her decision-making? What if Mary out of shame – since virgins simply do not conceive or give birth under conventional wisdom – had chosen to have an abortion so the world would judge her favorably? There would be no joy in the world and the crèche would lie empty. There would be no guiding star and no three kings – just the grim reaper. Angelic choirs would sing mournful funeral hymns, while she without a doubt would weep with regret as salvation fled the Earth, darkness extinguished the last remnant of light and death ruled for eternity. Abortion's Nativity created from purchased images from Shutterstock.com and public domain images from openclipart.org.

Mamaroneck, NY

Mamaroneck, NY

Mamaroneck, NY Notes: The title is not meant to be offensive but to point out this photographic work of art was created out of garbage consistent with Garbage Crucifixion that can be found at: www.ipernity.com/doc/285927/35523765/in/album/711719 The Crescent and star represent the universal symbol of Islam. The Camel on the cigarette box, a form of figurative art that is popular in Islamic culture and acceptable based on the Qu’ran and Hadith represents Islam’s Middle Eastern roots in Mecca and Medina. The white roses represent purity in spite of attempts by ISIS and other “Islamic” extremists to defile this great Faith with the blood of slain innocents. The red heart represents God’s unconditional enduring love and the Arabic writing in the bottom right hand corner means peace since when Islam is followed as the Prophet Mohammed had envisioned, it is a peaceful, loving and tolerant religion that does not compel anyone to act against their conscience. Last, I included a smiling face in the lower left corner since smiles were important to the Prophet Mohammed and provide a glimmer of light in this dark period of history. Finally, even though the same medieval-minded barbarians that seek to snuff out free will, creativity and human life may object, this photographic composition represents true alignment with Islam’s virtues vs. their antithetical dogma of evil. Therefore, it represents a positive contribution to religious and secular tolerance and serves as a tribute to Islam and Islamic culture.

Mamaroneck, NY

Mamaroneck, NY

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Marshlands Conservancy, Rye, NY