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Civic Responsibility 2 – Public Vigils
One of the reasons I love the Quaker use of queries is how they stimulate me/us to reflect on our lives, beliefs, and encourage us to do more. Yesterday’s post was about the queries related to civic responsibility. One of … Continue reading
Non/violence
As I think we all are, I’m overwhelmed with shock and grief at the killing in Las Vegas. There are many who say now is not the time to talk about finding ways to reduce the chances of yet another … Continue reading
Richard Rohr and Prophetic Nonviolence
I appreciate Eleanor Mullendore sharing the writings of Fr. Richard Rohr from the Center for Action and Contemplation. https://cac.org/ Drawing from his own Franciscan heritage and other wisdom traditions, Richard Rohr reframes neglected or misunderstood teachings to reveal the … Continue reading
Nonviolence needs to be part of our national conversation now
As Robert F Kennedy said when he spoke to a crowd predominately of people of color the day Martin Luther King was killed April 4, 1968: We can move in that direction as a country, in greater polarization — black … Continue reading
Posted in integral nonviolence, peace, race, Uncategorized
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Nonviolence Is Essential
Adherence to nonviolence is essential for healing our communities and our environment. This is true for both moral and strategic reasons. The recent chaos in Charlottesville demonstrates the error of some of those opposing the white supremacists using violence themselves. President … Continue reading
Posted in #NDAPL, civil disobedience, Indigenous, revolution, Uncategorized
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Last Revolutionary Act
Although living without a car has involved fundamental lifestyle changes, and daily (what many would consider) inconveniences, I’ve always been aware that wasn’t nearly enough. Those living in the United States consume energy and materials at a rate many times … Continue reading
Posted in #NDAPL, climate change, revolution, Uncategorized
Tagged cars, Gandhi, Iceberg, nonviolence
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How to begin to heal?
We in the United States have just experienced a contentious, divisive, ugly political season and election. Many of us were stunned by the result, others exultant. Many who had been quiet used this election to speak. Confusion and fear abound. … Continue reading
Quakers, social justice and revolution 