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Category Archives: Modern living
Moves at the UN to develop an international convention against the death penalty, and Quaker Involvement
There are moves within the UN, and especially the UN Human Rights Council, to develop an international convention against the death penalty. Historically, Quakers have been strongly opposed to the death penalty, and have been involved in advocacy and campaigns … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Ethics, Human Rights, Modern living, QUNO, World community, World issues
Tagged Death penalty, Human Rights, QUNO, United Nations
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These 13 countries voted against UN ban of death penalty for being gay
The United Nations Human Rights Council has voted to condemn countries who use the death penalty on gay people. Although the resolution passed with 27 countries voting for the measure – 13 countries including the United States voted against. In … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Human Rights, Modern living, World issues
Tagged Death penalty, LGBTI issues, persecution, United Nations
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Global ban on nuclear weapons in sight | Quakers in Britain
A historic Treaty, which could rid the world of nuclear weapons, is being signed today at the United Nations. Quakers in Britain are urging the UK Government to sign. Heading for a global ban on nuclear weapons Read the article … Continue reading
Saying ‘no’ to the arms fair | Quakers in Britain
Britain surely cannot promote peace and democracy, and London cannot be a city of peace, if it is where repression and torture begin and if it is where the seeds of war are sown. – Sam Walton, Quakers in Britain … Continue reading
Virtuous Trolls Turn A Racist Forum Into A Home For Racing Fans
The internet is filled with pockets of loveliness and brief totems to the wondrous bounty of the human spirit, plus a few good dogs — largely corgis. There are also dark corners of nastiness such as the thread on Reddit called “r/race_realism,” … Continue reading
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SAQN — September 2017 edition available
The latest edition of the SA Quaker News is now available on our Publications page. Contents include: Report on MYRM Quakers Thinking, including a piece on surviving the devastation of having one’s home destroyed by fire Quakers (and others) in … Continue reading
Summer issue of Quaker Concern examines physical punishment of kids
Other articles include: Working for Peace in Burundi What’s in a Typical Day at the UN? Bridge of Hope My Summer with CFSC Click here to read them.
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Welcoming families in meetings
How do we rejoice in the presence of children in our meetings and nurture their spiritual growth? Alistair Fuller shares in a Quakers in Britain blog how his meeting took small steps to welcome his family. Some thoughts on our … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Modern living, Quaker community
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Campaigning for change: In it for the long haul
Paul Parker is Recording Clerk of Quakers in Britain, the closest the 13,000-strong Quaker community gets to a chief executive. Based at Friends House in Euston, he is responsible for Quakers’ work on peace, social justice and sustainability, and for … Continue reading
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Are Quakers guilty of the sin of pride?
A thoughtful article by an American Quaker, shared by Nancy Fee. Click the link below to read it. Are Quakers Guilty of the Sin of Pride?
Posted in Modern living, Spirituality
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