July 2008

The Declaration of 1660

By Paul Buckley

Though this document is famous, many Friends today haven't read it. Its contents are surprising.

What is a Peace Church?

By Tom Ewell

Being a peace church is more than an issue of identity. What can Friends do to live up to the term?

Understanding Pacifism: Reconciling Religion with Philosophy

By Harriet Hart

Understanding the meaning of pacifism can be a struggle - even for someone who was raised as a Friend.

Conflict in the Life of Our Meeting: Friends Peace Testimony at Work?

By Arlene Kelly

Taking action for peace in the world is one thing, but conflicts right at home pose a different challenge.

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How I Became a Pacifist: An Interview with Lee Thomas

By Susan Corson-Finnerty

The pain and horror of war sent one man on a spiritual and philosophical journey.

A Testimony on the Effects of Combat, from a United States Army Officer

By David Gosling

What were the moral costs of war to this soldier while serving in Iraq?

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The Peace Testimony and Armed Forces Emergency Services

By Sta'sa Morgan-Appel

Sometimes, following Quaker beliefs can lead to unusual choices.

Bringing the Peace Testimony to Washington

By Maureen Brookes and Jim Cason

Now is an excellent time to advocate for lower military spending.

A Modest Step towards Peace and Union

By Malcolm Bell

It is important to address how U.S. culture is immersed in violence - even in our songs.

The Quaker Coalition for a Department of Peace

By Anne Creter

Imagine governments all over the world with Departments of Peace. We could make this a reality.

Restorative Practices as Practical Peacemaking

By Bette Rainbow Hoover

Can anything help defuse conflict in the Middle East? Restorative Justice could be a step forward.

Building Peace at Crossroads Springs

By Alison Hyde

Orphans in Kenya have the tools to build a brighter future, thanks to Orchard Park (N.Y.) Meeting.

The Gift of the House of the Peaceable Kin-dom

By Tai Amri Spann-Wilson

His experience working with refugees on the Mexican border, and the influence of Jim Corbett, speak to him about what Quakers are called to do with their meetinghouses.

Teaching Peace - Making Peacemakers

By Tom Dwyer

Peacemaking activities among young adults can help prevent tragedy.

Removing the Pressure for War

By Faith Morgan

To address the causes of future wars, we need to look at the politics of energy.

The Responsibility to Protect: Quakers and Genocide

By Jack T. Patterson

Can Friends still oppose military action when genocide occurs?