Quaker Quicks - Hope and Witness in Dangerous Times
Lessons From the Quakers On Blending Faith, Daily Life, and Activism
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This book invites all people of faith to consider how our personal and communal faith practices in growing deeper spirituality should bring us to a fresh engagement with the needs of this world. This includes being active in promoting those values which align with our understanding of the gospel and standing against injustice, oppression, and evil inflicted on any of God's children. Such activism, rooted in deep spirituality, may include being what Quaker civil rights activist Bayard Rustin called “angelic troublemakers.”
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In this instructive volume, Quaker minister and conservationist Bill (Holy Silence) lays out strategies for using prayer and direct action to create change. The hallmark of Quaker faith, Bill explains, is the belief that, after tragedy strikes, "thoughts and prayers" should work hand in hand with activism to accomplish meaningful change. After a brief introduction to the Quakers' history of fighting injustices such as slavery and gender inequality, Bill presents methods for achieving social and political change. For example, one's activism should be framed in terms of what one is for, as opposed to what one is against. Also, rather than trying to tackle all the world's problems, it's better to narrow one's scope to a specific issue by considering the question, What am I called to do? Ultimately, the Quaker worldview teaches that, as people do good acts, they must maintain pure spiritual intention: "We are invited to work with God in the redemption of the world in ways that feed our souls while caring for others." Bill's short, practical lessons on incorporating spiritual wisdom with activism will inspire socially conscious spiritualists of any stripe.
