Selections from the web log of Tom Fox, who was killed in Iraq while serving with Christian Peacemaker Teams. Introduced by Florence Fullerton.
Variations on a Theme by Fox
Talk given at New England YM in 1994; Mexican Friend, long-time staff member of FWCC, describes Latin American Friends, gives a little of their history, and particularly appreciates the music in their worship services.
God’s Presence in Trauma
Article from Quaker Life. Friends pastor from Indiana YM who works with prisoners describes when her home was invaded by an escaped prisoner and how she stayed spiritually centered.
A Quaker Declaration of War
Adaptation of talk given at Illinois YM in July, 2003; Quaker peace worker urges Friends to speak out more strongly for justice and peace in the world.
Friends Initiatives for Peace in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
Observations on how African Friends and Friends from outside Africa have worked together to bring peace to the Great Lakes Region.
Quakers Working Together for Peace and Reconciliation in the Africa Great Lakes Region
Writings by three Quaker women on peace & reconciliation efforts in Burundi & Rwanda following the 1990s genocides.
Through My Enemy’s Eyes
Reprinted from Yes! Magazine, Winter 2001-02; a man serving 60-90 years for murder describes his process of healing and religious conversion and trying to stay spiritually centered in prison.
Border Crossings/Cruzando Fronteras
The author suggests aspects of Quakerism he feels are relevant to Hispanics living in the U.S.
Let Us Then Try What Love Can Do…at the UN?
Description of the work of QUNO, mostly from a New York office perspective.
Hope in a Culture of Fear
Keynote address at FWCC-SOA Annual Meeting in 2003, soon after the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and the start of the Iraq war. Friends pastor from FUM describes growing up in Richmond IN and facing stressful situations as a young Friend, and proceeds into lessons about peace for the 21st century.
