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Author Archives: Jeff Kisling
First Democratic Presidential Debate “Failed the Planet”
Last night was the first debate with Democratic presidential candidates. Those who understand the rapidly growing, interrelated list of severe consequences of climate chaos had hoped the candidates would speak much more forcefully and fully about climate change were disappointed. … Continue reading
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Help the Next Person Find Their Way
As I was looking for information about conflict resolution and transformation, I found the latest book of poems by our new poet laureate, Joy Harjo, “Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings: Poems.” I’m intrigued with the title of the following poem, … Continue reading
Joy Harjo poet laureate
Poet, writer and musician Joy Harjo has been named the country’s 23rd poet laureate. She is a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation and often draws on Native American stories, languages and myths. But she says that she’s not self-consciously … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict resolution, conflict transformation
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Braiding Sweetgrass and Indian Boarding Schools
I’ve been writing about the Quaker Indian boarding schools lately in anticipation of the workshop that will be held about that at the Quaker boarding school I attended, Scattergood Friends School and Farm (July 7, 9-11 am). Often stories provide … Continue reading
Flight Shame
But here’s the peculiar thing: although no other human activity pushes individual emission levels as fast and as high as air travel, most of us don’t stop to think about its carbon impact. http://theconversation.com/its-time-to-wake-up-to-the-devastating-impact-flying-has-on-the-environment-70953 This video tells the story of … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, Ethical Transportation, Uncategorized
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Juneteenth
I continue to believe that we will never make real progress in our work for peace and justice in the United States until we, as a nation, confront the historic injustices of (1) the institution of slavery, and (2) the … Continue reading
Posted in Black Lives, enslavement, Uncategorized
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Returning remains of Native children
My attention has recently been focused on the tragic history of the Indian Boarding Schools. Initially this was in preparation for a workshop titled “Quaker Indian Boarding Schools: Facing our History and Ourselves” that will be led by Paula Palmer … Continue reading
Quakers and conflict within the meeting
One of the hallmarks of Quakers (Friends) has been to put faith into action. Friends are known as one of the historic peace churches because of their refusal to participate in war. Quakers have acted in accordance with the principles … Continue reading
The Past Isn’t
“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” William Faulkner, Requiem for a Nun My experience has been there can be no peace without justice. On the streets the chant “no justice, no peace” is often heard. To address … Continue reading
What can I do?
In a world experiencing unprecedented climatic, ecological, and societal change, many in the Religious Society of Friends are coming to know our own need for newness. We thirst to find and share a clearer sense of the relevance of our … Continue reading
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Quakers, social justice and revolution 