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Tolerance By Any Other Definition

 I enjoy browsing papers posted to the Social Science Research Network.  Recently I read Fighting the New Wars of Religion: The Need for a Tolerant First Amendment by Leslie C. Griffin of the University of Houston Law Center, posted June 30, 2011.  She discusses tolerance expressed in words and actions by American religious groups in the public square, and criticizes religious groups for weilding the bully pulpit as well as the…

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Added by William Cox on 7th mo. 6, 2011 at 4:27pm — 3 Comments

Connecting With My Quaker Roots

New Garden...Warrington...Cane Creek...Holly Springs...Austin, Texas?  Surely if God did not build the house, the workers labored in vain.

Sometimes when I am afraid to admit that I have been in and out of unity, I focus on God's love.   I pray that my seeking a genuine relationship with God honors God first, but also honors my fathers and mothers who were brave in spite of the hostile social and political environment in the colonies. 

In these times and especially at this…

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Added by William Cox on 6th mo. 27, 2011 at 2:54pm — No Comments

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