Quaker

Reaction to truth speaking in the context of Worship, Oaths, and Public Office.

Six years ago today, US forces commenced military operations in Iraq. Following are the names of the 93 fallen soldiers from Wisconsin, from the the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Please take a moment to honor the soldiers and the countless innocent civilians who have suffered in this conflict.

The observance of Wisconsin fallen is brought to you by Voices for Peace Institute and Iraq Moratorium.

After Jacob wrestled with God, he came away with a new identity and a new name - Israel. The practice of choosing a name to match your spirit and calling is mostly neglected in American mainstream society, yet it is another important opportunity for truth-telling. We think of choosing a name as the simple filling in of a legal document but the repercussions are far reaching. The family names we take and pass down are a remnant of the days when men owned their women and children and slaves - is it time to think more deliberately about the names we take and live with?

When at wit's end, George Fox found one that could "speak to his condition".

From The Journal of George Fox.
Background music: "Immortal Love" by Mathilda Navias.

Reflection on our role in Worship by a deep Quaker thinker.

From "Four Doors to Quaker Worship" by William Tabor.
Background music: "When Jesus Walked Upon The Earth" by Mathilda Navias.

Direct experience of God without intermediary of man, priest or book.

From The Journal of George Fox.
Background music: "Julian of Norwich" by Mathilda Navias.

Madeline Schaefer hosts a variety of segments about AFSC's work concerning sustainable agriculture, water rights, divestment in illegal Palestinian occupation, immigrants, and her own investigation of intentional communities for change.

Lon Milo DuQuette is a stunning combination of sweet music, profundity, hilarity, and love. With a career as a folk/rock musician from the precocious age of 14, through many employment variants including his 15 books and position as US Deputy Grand Master of Ordo Templi Orientis, Lon has word and song riches to pour out.