Relationships

Who, After All, is a Caring Friend?

As I walked through the living room this morning, three colorful balloons and a bouquet of daffodils reminded me of…

How I Learned to Mind My Own Business and Get Out of God's Way

She walks into the classroom. Her hair hangs carelessly like a curtain around her face. She is wearing blue jeans…

A Friend’s Testimony on Domestic Violence?

We are called upon to love the loveless and the unlovable, to reach out to the racists and the torturers,…

The Common Source of Law and Religion

We often think of law and religion as very different in nature, and in many ways they are. Religion finds…

Why Do Friends Need Diversity?

The discernment of God’s will is not easy. A person’s hearing of the "still, small voice" in silent worship is…

Racial Inequality: Painfully Present among Friends

We believe there is that of God in every person, and thus we believe in human equality before God. Friends…

Discovering Fellowship among African American Friends

In 1992, shortly after I joined Sandy Spring (Md.) Meeting and officially became a Quaker, it was announced on public…

The Role of White Quakers in Ending Racism

I know of at least three people who believe it is possible to end racism in this century. Most of…

A Workshop Experience

It was the first day. We were going around the group, each sharing feedback. I was feeling shy about my…

Friends, Race, and Systemic Change

In preparation for being a part of your discussion on the important work against racism, I have read the material…

Including Deaf Quakers

It has been my experience that when Quakers discuss diversity, they usually think of those of color or those with…

Raising a Deaf Child

Our adventure into diversity began as an arrogance of the human spirit. If this comes across as very personal, it…
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