"Oppression in the extreme appears terrible: but oppression in more refined appearances remains to be oppression; and where the smallest degree of it is cherished it grows stronger and more extensive." - John Woolman 1763

Abolish ICE

"The time for private joys has passed. We have to be sustained by the revelation of that which is eternal in our life so that there is no difference between our actions and our religious conviction. The practical expression of the Spirit of Christ in all religious life is the spirit of non-violence.

I highly recommend Brian Blackmore’s new book, “To Hear and Respond: The Quakers’ Groundbreaking Push for Gay Liberation, 1946-1973.”

His book outlines the process Liberal Friends in the US took to become advocates for Gay Liberation.

#Quakers #QuakerStudies #LGBTQ+

Thanks for introducing me to this person. I was previously unaware of this person's work.

Today's cool Quaker was one of the first; Elizabeth Hooton.

Coming out strong for the first of these with a childhood hero, Levi Coffin.