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Interconnections

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

In this time of increasing recognition of and actions on a wide range of social justice issues, by a rapidly increasing number of people, there comes a growing awareness of how  interrelated these things are. Each summer Quakers in the … Continue reading →

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Inspired

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve been thinking more about our latest gathering, Monday, in support of the water protectors.  I felt so inspired for a number of reasons.  But what first came to mind was, once again, the question Alvin Sangsuwangul, my friend from the … Continue reading →

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Video from Magical Day of Activism

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday I showed photos of the many people who have been involved in social and environmental justice efforts here in Indianapolis, gathered together to support the Standing Rock water protectors and raising awareness about the dangers of the Dakota Access … Continue reading →

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A Magical Day of Activism

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Today was simply a magical day.  Our local No Dakota Access Pipeline Indy group came together on the grounds of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, in the middle of downtown Indianapolis, for our second demonstration to support the … Continue reading →

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Sad State of Politics

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Last night’s Presidential “debate” was a new low for the state of politics in our country, at least in my lifetime. As Rev William Barber has been saying, there are some issues that are not a matter of left versus … Continue reading →

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An Epistle to Friends Concerning Environmental War

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

“It matters little what people say they believe when their actions are inconsistent with their words. Thus we Friends may say that we care for our environment, but as long as Friends continue to consume fossil fuels, our Peace and … Continue reading →

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Visual Presentation – Activism

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Here is a link to a SWAY presentation I created and named Peacebuilding, which is a visual presentation of many of the things I’ve written about recently regarding activism. https://docs.com/jeff-kisling/3889/peacebuilding

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Reflections on Activism 2

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

“It matters little what men say they believe when their actions are inconsistent with their words. Thus we Friends may say that all war is wrong, but as long as Friends continue to collaborate in a system that forces men … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Activism

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday I wrote of how seeing the video of Palestinian children being tortured by Israeli soldiers bothered me so much I couldn’t sleep.  When something affects me that strongly, I guess I hope that others will share the concern and … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Sleep After Watching This

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

It’s 2:45 A.M. and, as I suspected, I can’t sleep after watching the video Detaining Dreams earlier.  I saw this video with a group of concerned people that our local American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) staff person, Erin Polley, had gathered … Continue reading →

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