Staying Aligned with Our Values

As I write, I’ve just returned from the Friends General Conference Gathering in Amherst, Massachusetts, where, among other things, I… Susan Corson-Finnerty

Economics by Innuendo and Error

David Morse’s "A Quaker Response to Economic Globalization" (FJ May) exhibits many errors in economics. He is correct to sympathize… Jack Powelson

Police Power for Peace

Pacifists like me, many of whom are Friends, have made accommodation to the police function and criminal justice system. We… William L. Hanson

Hiroshima/Nagasaki Unresolved: A Present Danger

On August 19, 2003, the Washington Post carried a front-page story and picture headlined “Enola Gay, Waiting in the Wings… Marjorie A. Smith

Simplicity and Convenience

For quite some time now I have had only an intuitive grasp of the difference between simplicity and convenience. The… Judith Stiers

Favorite Writings on Simplicity

Pure Land Buddhists are devoted to the Amida Buddha, who in his compassion for the difficulties people face in achieving… Michel Avery

Amachi: Faith-Based Mentoring to Children of Prisoners

Amachi is a national initiative to provide caring, committed mentors to the children of prisoners. Friends Journal contributor

Gentle Persuader and Loyal Friend: Mary Stone McDowell

In December 1955 the New York Times published an obituary, titled "Mary McDowell, Peace Crusader." The subtitle read: "Teacher Dismissed… Mary Lee Morrison

Flood

Every sandcastle requires a second hole. Not the moat’s descriptive circle, but a mining hole, dug off to the side.… Elizabeth Echlin

Kathleen Lonsdale

Kathleen Yardley Lonsdale (1903-1971) may be just the spiritual companion you need. Though she is a person of breathtaking energy… Brian Drayton

Is God Still Sleeping in Rwanda?

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.—Matt. 5:9 As with people all over the… David Zarembka

Book Reviews

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The Quaker Faith: Friends of Love and Truth

June 1, 2026

Is Peace Possible?

June 1, 2026

Turning Toward the Victim: The Bible, Sacred Violence, and the End of Scapegoating in Quaker Perspective

June 1, 2026