Friends: To be a peacemaker in Russia today is to open yourself to charges of treason. Despite the mass arrests and the constant dangers of even saying that there is a war, good men and women in Russia do stand up for their beliefs. With amazing courage and sly creativity many are finding ways to say, “No to War,” and “No to Putin.”
A prose poem written by Mark Twain in 1905. It condemns patriotism and religious fervor as excuses for war.
A history of George Lakey's development and research in the field of Nonviolence Studies.
Dear Western Friends: Please consider joining Boulder Meeting in our Statement of Concern about the Ukraine War (7/17/2022). We adapted it from a recent letter by FCNL’s General Secretary Bridget Moix. We hope to share Friends’ profound commitment to peace widely.
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The following resources were collected by participants in a Peace Testimony Discussion Group following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in March 2022.
[Join Kate Connell online in November to talk about Truth in Military Recruitment. See https://westernfriend.org/event/truth-and-military-recruitment-nov-16]
