Joffee: British writer summarizes the life of a man imprisoned for violent IRA activities who later had a change of heart and became a Christian pacifist; Deming: interview with mixed-race Catholic man in South Africa who was working for peace and justice in the 1980s.
Self-Giving Love
Talk given at World Conference of Friends in The Netherlands in 1991. Japanese Friend gives example of how we can live in Christian-type “self-giving love.”
Bringing Business into the Light
Author sets forth real-life examples of challenges faced and choices made in the workplace.
What Can Love Do?
Story of Hector and Susie Black’s decision to speak against the death penalty for the murderer of their daughter.
Being Faithful Witnesses to our Friends Peace Testimony: Serving God in a Changing World
Panel presentation from 21st Triennial of FWCC in New Zealand in 2004: Friends from three different countries talk about working for peace and justice in their countries and the world.
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.
The Workings of Jesus Christ in the Life of R.M.E.
A British Friend who moved to South Africa and married there describes her spiritual journey to live according to Christ’s teachings and oppose racism and apartheid.
Finding the Prophetic Voice—
Talk at FWCC Triennial in Ireland (2007). Looking for guidance in the Bible for how Friends in the 21st century can stay faithful, witness to our faith, and work to make the world better.
Workplace as Spiritual Classroom
Lessons learned in the workplace.
