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Category Archives: Kheprw Institute
Principles of Satyagraha
Continuing the discussion of satyagraha fundaments, Chris Moore-Backman writes that nonviolence scholar Robert Burrowes says satyagraha has the following basic criteria: it places a higher priority on ethics than on perceived effectiveness it views means and ends as indivisible rather … Continue reading
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Peace and Social Concerns
Quakers believe their faith calls them to action, to address issues related to peace and social injustices. Readers of this blog know of many of the things I’ve been involved with over the past several years, including the Keystone Pledge … Continue reading
Reese Visits North Meadow Friends
I previously wrote about Reese Hamilton, an 8 year old young man who has been acting on things about our society that bother him. When murder occurred near his home last year, he was deeply affected by the violence and … Continue reading
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Silence and Icebergs
I have been carrying a deep, spiritual hurt since learning about, and writing about the scope, depth and complexity of the propaganda machines being used and further developed today. To learn of the extremes to which many are willing to … Continue reading
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Living History
Yesterday after meeting, Evalyn Kellum and Pat Zarowin shared how the North Meadow Circle of Friends meeting was started, almost 40 years ago. They spoke of their families search for a spiritual home, with the familiar story of meeting in rented … Continue reading
Disconnect from Nature
“People who are involved with nature would not build pipelines.” Joshua Taflinger. I’ve been thinking about the truth of that statement. Joshua is one of the main organizers of our local #noDAPL efforts, and is involved with the White Pine … Continue reading
The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible
This Sunday at KI (Kheprw Institute), the monthly book discussion will be about Charles Eisenstein’s The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible. Isn’t that a great title? I didn’t suggest the book, but when someone else did, I … Continue reading
Kheprw Institute Community Discussions
I’ve written a lot about the Kheprw Institute (KI). This community devoted to mentoring Black youth has been a great source for me, and North Meadow Friends, to learn more about environmental and other social justice issues, and how to … Continue reading
Youth Taking Environmental Action
Yesterday I wrote about the powerful message from RezPect Our Water, asking us to educate all children and youth about the importance of our environment, our water, and the threats to it. Although this comes after the Republican administration’s final … Continue reading
Multimedia Resources for #NoDAPL
My experience is that art is often the most effective way to illustrate and get the attention of people, related to social justice issues. These are matters of the heart and spirit, more than the head. Education with facts is very … Continue reading
Quakers, social justice and revolution 