I’m probably the last white guy in America to discover this. But this dude . . . Christian Lander, Prophet of God for White People of Today. . . . who says he’s originally from Toronto has delivered the most revealing message about white people, especially that sub-sub-sub-tribe of WPs that are called Liberal Quakers, … Continue reading I Have Met God and His name Is Christian Lander
I’m going to take up the invitation offered by young Friend Paul Christiansen, in a comment to his article in the Western Friend, “Younger Blood, Older Eyes.” The article opens well: Western Quakers seem tired to me. Those of us on committees feel it most clearly, I think, especially people on Nominating like me: a … Continue reading The Gospel According to YAFS: Are Friends “Tired”?? Plus: Fix It With “The Seven UPs”
Friends: South Central Yearly Meeting just adopted the minute below. Please share it widely. One of the main authors of the minute is Phil Newberry of Stillwater, Oklahoma Meeting. (OK is Manning’s home state.) Phil is already going on the road, to share the Minute and his concern with Friends and others in Kansas, Missouri … Continue reading Support for Bradley Manning from South Central Quakers
Well, friends, one report I read of the April 9 PYM Interim Meeting session o n the new budget, which cuts 25% of the staff to close a million-dollar deficit, was that all was sweetness and light and serene acceptance. More recent reports give a different view. “Left reeling in shock,” is another reaction. No … Continue reading When Wonks Attack: Philadelphia YM Budget Saga, Cont..
Friends Seminary, New York City Settle in, guys and gals; this one is lengthy. But worth it. (It should be especially useful for recovering from an overdose of Supreme Court hearings.) In a couple of earlier posts– here and also here — many months ago, I mentioned discussions of class as a factor that complicated … Continue reading Back To Class: Friends, “Our” Schools, And The Shock of Recognition