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February 2018

February 2018

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“Prophetic Witness, Prophetic Action” by Diane Randall
The Trouble with ‘Strangers’” by Gerri Williams
“Can Quakerism Survive?” by Donald W. McCormick
“Breath of the Ancestors” by Paul Ricketts

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Authors: Neil Burdick, Steve Chase, Brian Drayton, Mitchell Santine Gould, Pamela Haines, Barbara Hildt, Linda Lee, Alastair McIntosh, Donald W. McCormick, Rob Pierson, Diane Randall, Paul Ricketts, Kayla Schneider-Smith, Gerri Williams, Kristin Camitta Zimit.

Poetry

Rahab

Poetry: "I lived in the wall, between the wilderness / and stony Jericho." Kristin Camitta Zimet
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Prophetic Witness, Pragmatic Action

What does it mean to be prophetic in a time of political division? Diane Randall
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A Perilous Neglect

Waiting for the Watchman and holding things in God. Alastair McIntosh
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The Trouble With “Strangers”

Freedom isn't anyone's politically correct opinion. Gerri Williams
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Can Quakerism Survive?

Why is there no vision of the future of Quakerism? Donald W. McCormick
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Quilting as Ministry

Quilting as healing at a Quaker Voluntary Service house. Kayla Schneider-Smith
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Breath of the Ancestors

The Fellowship of Friends of African Descent travels to Ghana's Hill House Meeting. Paul Ricketts
Poetry

Winter

Poetry: "Starving herself by choice / my mother wanted to know…" Linda Lee

A Matter of Trust

Among Friends: Our introduction to the February 2018 issue. Gabriel Ehri

Forum, February 2018

Forum: Letters from our readers. Staff

Viewpoint: Influencing People Who Shape Public Policy

Tips to make sure one's advocacy actually influences policymakers. Barbara Hildt
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