In this excerpt from an interview for "Sweet Home Costa Rica," Max Carter of Guilford College gives a funny, insightful and philosophical glimpse into Quaker thought and how it plays out in the real world. Here he focuses particularly on the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Quakers worldwide in 1947 for their relief work around what have, at times, been unpopular causes.

In this excerpt from an interview for the documentary film "Sweet Home Costa Rica," Max Carter of Guilford College gives a funny, insightful and philosophica...

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Comment by Jody Jenkins on 11th mo. 12, 2015 at 9:48am

It's a great idea for a film Martin, particularly given that shortly after winning the Nobel Prize, the FBI was accusing the Quakers of aiding the Communist cause through their pacifism. Thanks for getting in touch.

Comment by Martin Kelley on 11th mo. 12, 2015 at 9:35am
Nearly idea for a film. Thanks for sharing this the excerpt here.

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