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On the cover
Niva and Rosemary Muchuma, Nairobi Yearly Meeting, worship at the
1996 Friends United Meeting Triennials in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Photo taken by Jeff Dowers.
Query 10:
Attitudes in Race Relations
Does your attitude toward people of other races indicate your belief
in their right to equal opportunity? Do you believe in the spiritual
capacity of people of all races and do your recognize their equality
in the sight of God? Are you aware of your responsibility as a Christian
to help in the elimination of racial discrimination and prejudice?
(Western Yearly Meeting)
Note to Reader:
This May issue is Jennifer Frick's final project for her internship
with Quaker Life this school year. Jennifer is a student
at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana and a
member of First Friends, Richmond, Indiana.
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COVER STORIES
10 Faithful to God's Leading
Vanessa Julye
Vanessa shares her experience, strength and hope as an African-American
Friend, and calls Friends to embrace a Gospel driven vision of community.
12 Bear One Another's Burdens
Jennifer Frick
Jennifer speaks with Friends who consciously seek reconciliation
across racial divides in the United States, and explores ways of
reaching out.
14 Racism is Rooted in Hatred,
Not Cultural Differences
David Niyonzima
David writes about how racism developed in Burundi, and of the long
standing tradition of peacemaking that has existed in that country.
FEATURES
2 Valiant for Truth
Trish Edwards-Konic
4 Commitments
Retha McCutchen
4 News from Friends United Meeting
8 News
16 Salt and Light
Speaking the Truth in Love
Bruce Bishop
17 Ideas That Work
White Friends Opposing Racism
Patience A. Schenck
Seeds of Peace
Jennifer Frick
19 The Letter
Marilou Heichelbech
20 Peace Notes
22 Reviews
26 Passages
28 Classifieds
30 Meeting Directory
34 Viewpoints
35 The Back Bench
A Cosmic Bargain
Tom Mullen
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