“The only thing that will tip the balance between planting [olives trees, symbols of peace] and uprooting is for all people, Jewish, Muslim and Christian to work together in solidarity. We must pray together. We must work together. We must continue to bring light to those…
By Anthony Manousos … This week I was profoundly moved to hear a talk by Jim Loney, who was one of the Christian Peace Team members taken hostage in Iraq along with the Quaker Tom Fox in November 2005. Tom, a martyr to our Quaker faith in pacifism, was murdered by his…
This interfaith peace event sponsored by Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (icujp.org) is the first of its kind at the LA Times Book Fair. There will be an AFSC bookstore presence, as well as Quaker children’s book author named…
By Rachel Stacy … Today’s word is surrender. Some of you know that I’m back from the Middle East. The transition has been challenging and I’ve returned to the Earlham School of Religion to complete my thesis. Since I’ve returned from Jordan much…
A review by Larry Spears … These are the voices of Quaker youth, soon to be Quaker leaders. This book, Spirit Rising: Young Quaker Voices, offers a diversity of younger Quaker voices from all parts of…
Sheikh Hamza Yussuf, founder of Islamic Studies in Zaytuna College, defends wikileaks, whistleblowers, and the need for transparency in our political life. He cites the Qur’an to make his case for a world without secrets. Rabbi Michael Lerner presents him with an award for…
Is it necessary to believe in God to be a Quaker? To learn how Friends have responded to this question, check out the nontheist Quaker website (http://www.nontheistfriends.org/), which has some of the following posts: … Welcome!
Dear Friends, … … We hope you’ve enjoyed our free publications, our new…
Modern Quaker Universalism began in the UK and is still going strong there. Its mission is defined on its website, which affirms: … “The Quaker Universalist Group is an informal group within the Quaker movement based on our…
“Queries“ (open-ended questions) are the traditional method used by Quakers to stimulate reflection. Quakers feel that before we consider the ideas and opinions of others, it is important to reflect upon one’s own experiences, motivations, and inward…
