Keeping the Focus on Secular Protests

This is a response to mostly social media things I’ve been reading for quite some time. Keep the focus on the acts of the Israeli government, not on Jewish people. I believe that supporting Palestine (the country) in protests should focus on Israel and its embassies and consulates — NOT on synagogues. I understand that …

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Regarding Veteran’s Day

This was originally written on Veteran’s Day (November 11, 2022) as a day we set to honor America’s veterans for their commitment, service and sacrifice. On this day each year, I also always want to remember, thank, and honor THOSE WHO DID NOT SERVE – when this country had a draft/conscription – because of HAVING …

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Is There a Pacifist Response to Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine?

I’m really looking at this right now as someone who is a Quaker and pacifist. On February 28, 2022 I shared a 2019 post on Facebook with photos of 19-year-old Ukrainian soldiers who have been killed and words, “It hurts… It’s not when your son doesn’t want to do his homework, but when he gives …

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