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Quaker Advice and Queries no. 42 Barbara Crawford
We do not own the world, & its riches are not ours to dispose of at will. Show a loving
consideration for all creatures, & seek to maintain the beauty & variety of the world. Work to
ensure that our increasing power over nature is used responsibly, with reverence for life. Rejoice
in the splendour of God’s continuing creation.
My son said, “How can bird have more right to be here than we have?” & I said, “because it
hasn’t done anything to damage the environment & our species has."
A Chance Encounter 8.10.21
Waiting…….
for the level crossing gates
to open.
“Hello.” This to a bird.
A man beside me is equally
entranced.
“ It’s a wagtail, not sure which kind.”
“It’s not bothered about all the feet.”
“He’s got his own agenda.”
“He’s got more right to be here
than we have.”
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The Editors have received several email comments on the Quaker
Principles or Testimonies. They would be interested in receiving your
experiences, interpretation and application of these.
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Apologies are offered to Peter Wilson, Poole Meeting, whose contribution to
News and Views Autumn/Winter 2021– Spirituality and Dementia, was
unacknowledged as his name had slipped off the page.
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