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2017-08-18T16:37:23-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Query Tuesday: How Does Your Service Reveal Your Faith?

Last updated on: August 18, 2017 at 4:37 pm By Molly Wingate

Quakers ask questions, or queries, as a way of directing their thinking on a topic. We think it is paramount for each person to find their own way with these questions, whether the answers lead them closer to or further from Quakerism. Read more

2017-08-30T11:01:41-06:00

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Is this the last gasp of racism in America?

Last updated on: August 30, 2017 at 11:01 am By Molly Wingate

Probably for the first time, I understand that this struggle, this last gasp will outlast me. It will surely outlast 45. Read more

2017-08-10T17:04:43-06:00

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Have Things Gotten Better? Maybe not. Throwback Thursday

Last updated on: August 10, 2017 at 5:04 pm By Molly Wingate

I’ve been reminded of three blogs where I knew what would make things better, what should happen next, and then reality hit. Read more

2017-09-01T15:00:54-06:00

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Fight Fair? Can You Really Do That?

Last updated on: September 1, 2017 at 3:00 pm By Molly Wingate

My husband and I have had only one fight in the 40+ years we've known each other. I credit our track record to our commitment to fight fair. Read more

2017-11-02T14:29:06-06:00

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Reclaiming My Time: Who Hasn’t Wanted To Do That?

Last updated on: November 2, 2017 at 2:29 pm By Molly Wingate

You can only imagine how excited I was to see the clip of Senator Maxine Waters reclaiming her time. She plainly declared that the speaker was out of line. Read more

speaking truth to power

speaking up

2017-08-17T14:40:38-06:00

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A Bear Is My Teacher, I Shall Not Want. Lessons from Wildlife.

Last updated on: August 17, 2017 at 2:40 pm By Molly Wingate

From my bedroom window, I saw there in my yard a yearling bear lying spread eagle under my safflower seed feeder, scooping the hulls and seeds on the ground. And the feeder was still swinging a bit, as if it had been a piñata. I heard the crunch, crunch, crunch of his jaws as he chomped on the food I’d unintentionally left out for him. Read more

2017-07-07T12:30:21-06:00

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Writing a Poem Together from Gaza City to Colorado Springs

Last updated on: July 7, 2017 at 12:30 pm By Molly Wingate

Writing a group poem with young people from Gaza was just like writing one with young people in Colorado. Another way that we are all alike. Read more

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2017-06-30T19:00:05-06:00

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What? No Gurus? Quakers Have a PR Problem

Last updated on: June 30, 2017 at 7:00 pm By Molly Wingate

A Friend overheard my ponderings and succinctly explained the problem with attracting people to Quakerism. We have no gurus. Read more

Light

election Quaker Friends recovery

2017-06-08T11:25:57-06:00

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Don’t Disrespect My Mom: A Lesson in Feminism From My Son

Last updated on: June 8, 2017 at 11:25 am By Molly Wingate

I was treated poorly at a car dealership service center, and my son was more outraged than I was. When asked in a service survey, he told that that they had "disrespected his mother." I had taken it in stride. His response put me on notice to practice the Quaker testimony in all my affairs and on my own behalf. Otherwise, I was part of the problem. Read more

Treat People as Precious

2017-06-08T11:14:10-06:00

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Five (Kind of Surprising) Things to Know About Quakers

Last updated on: June 8, 2017 at 11:14 am By Molly Wingate

Quakers are a varied group with a range of practices. Here are five facts that may surprise you about contemporary Friends. For example, almost half of the Quakers in the world live in Kenya. Four more to go.... Read more

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