A few other Oregon Quakers and I were in an online book group. We read We Cry Justice: Reading the Bible with the Poor People’s Campaign. This book consists of fifty-three essays, each just two or three pages long, each including Scriptural references. It’s by and for people who are working towards more dignity for poor people – by challenging the ways that our institutions keep people in poverty. This book makes one thing clear to me – local government policies and actions have been major drivers of economic inequity throughout the history of our nation, especially in terms of housing inequality. It also seems clear to me that this level of democracy – the local level – is a critical place for us to work to make a positive impact on these issues.
Issue: On Dignity (July 2023)
Issue: On Secrets (July 2020)
Issue: On Mixture (November 2018)
Issue: On Children (September 2018)
Dear Friends: The following excerpt is from the Progressive Christian Voter’s Guide, which is free online at chalicepress.com. [You can find the link to this booklet in Western Friend’s online library.]
Issue: On Politics (July 2017)
Issue: On Flesh (November 2016)
Issue: On Heritage (July 2016)
Issue: On Play (September 2015)
Issue: On Family (September 2014)