I Courtroom theatrics is not what the Harmon case is about. Its “bottom line” is the theft from 230 people, mostly elderly, of their life savings, and of health coverage from several hundred more. That’s what it’s all about.Nevertheless, when Harmon comes back to court on May 4 of this year, there ought to be … Continue reading Phil Harmon’s Victims Speak
There were a lot of nights like this by 1996.It’s Friday in Lincoln, Nebraska. June 26. There’s been an evening service at the First Church of the Nazarene, which is over now. A dozen people have remained behind, at first clustered in the sanctuary, then moving to a classroom. There they settle into chairs around … Continue reading Deters: A Real-Life Nightmare, and a Possible Vision
A response by Patrick Nugent, who is soon to complete his work as Principal of Friends Theological College. 06/09/2007 Introduction: I’ve long admired Patrick Nugent for the high quality of his theological scholarship and reflection (see this essay for a fine example: http://www.quaker.org/quest/issue7-2-nugent01.htm . I also bow to his commitment to putting that theology into … Continue reading “Roomful of Elephants” – A Response by Patrick Nugent
A Friendly Letter Since 1981: Quaker stuff, civil rights and other issues, hopeless causes, jokes, photos, stories Our Motto: “And it’s all right, even if you’re old and gray, ‘Cuz it’s all right, you still got something to say . . .” –Traveling Wilburys Chuck Fager — Writer, Editor Fleecing The Faithful: An Exclusive … Continue reading Fleecing The Faithful: An Exclusive In-Depth Investigative Report