Do rightwing American Catholics hate pope Francis? Is the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Jewish? On a scale of 1 to 10, would 25 be close enough? From my outside liberal Quaker perspective, Francis is not all that progressive: slow on smashing the priestly pedophile protection racket; mushy on cleaning up the sewer of financial sleaze … Continue reading U. S. Catholic defenders of Pope Francis “Mobilize” behind closed doors
“The conflict in Ukraine is all about religion and what kind of Orthodoxy will shape Eastern Europe and other Orthodox communities around the world (especially in Africa). Religion. This is a crusade, recapturing the Holy Land of Russian Orthodoxy, and defeating the Westernized (and decadent) heretics who do not bend the knee to Moscow’s spiritual authority. If … Continue reading The Invasion of Ukraine is Also a Religious Crusade
Wayne Finegar II of Baltimore Maryland was formally approved to become the next Director of Quaker House in Fayetteville NC on Sunday evening, February 13, 2023, by the Quaker House Board. He succeeds Kindra Bradley, who stepped down in October of 2021 due to family concerns. Wayne’s employment officially begins on March 1. He is … Continue reading Breaking: New Director of Quaker House; And an Open Letter
Writing Quaker history & theology is not exactly the road to fame and fortune. But a few still take it, and among those of the passing generation, one that I most admire is Douglas Gwyn, who is always Doug to me. One reason for admiration is that Doug has produced some outstanding work. My favorite … Continue reading Free Quaker Music from Songster/Theologian Doug Gwyn: Now Online
This weekend, Chuck Fager told the true story of Eating Dr. King’s Dinner, by Zoom at the historic Fairfield Friends Meeting in Camby, Indiana, near Indianapolis. The invitation came from Fairfield’s well-known pastor (and best-selling author) Phil Gulley. You can now watch Chuck telling this story (34 minutes), right now, at this free link. (You … Continue reading King Day Special! “Eating Dr. King’s Dinner” – Told LIVE