Comment on Spirit Day by British-Prophetess
Why just children? I am 20, does that mean suddenly people should stop love and appreciate me?
I think you must misunderstand me.
What I meant by 'children of the earth' is human beings. We all belong on this planet.
What I meant by 'children of the earth' is human beings. We all belong on this planet.
but by saying "children of the earth" you also suggest just those kids, that only they count, isn't it better to say "earthlings"?
I don't think that was meant in the literal sense of the word. In this context, 'Children' refers to EVERYONE, young and old.
Then why not use word "earthlings"? That includes both every age, every race, every living thing, as well as humans, as plants and animals.
Because people don't really refer to themselves as 'Earthlings' expect for in sci-fi movies. 'Children of the Earth' is more commonly used or at least, that what I hear the most.
mostly because People don't care about animals, plants etc. and Earthlings means not only humans, but also animals, plants, everything what lives on Earth. Children of the Earth is a bit weird expression, cuz it specifically says Children, which means humans under 18 years old.
That's exactly my point 
I'm glad you understood the meaning.
I'm glad you understood the meaning.I kinda understood your point from beginning, but at same time I got a bit annoyed that you used so unprecisive word for that - it may leave missunderstandings and sounds simply less "tolerative", and this day is supposed to include everyone.
^^ it seems to be one of those 'common sense' things, ya know?
True, and people do lack sense these days ^^