The Silence of the Damned
The Silence of the Damned is the title of an article written by Chris Hedges yesterday. It is devastating reading. The title says it all. Here are a few excerpts. Robert Jay Lifton in his book “The Nazi Doctors: Medical Killing and the Psychology of Genocide” writes that “genocidal projects require the active participation of…
Starry, Starry Day
Taking photos often takes me outside myself. Or makes me more aware of where I am in the moment. The Spirit is constantly moving through me, in and out, interacting with the physical world. It is much like Quaker meeting for worship, where we sit together in silence listening for the Inner Light. I sometimes…
Des Moines Mutual Aid Anti-war Actions
In January 2020, Des Moines Mutual Aid participated in a march protesting the potential for war or increased hostilities with Iran that followed the fallout of the assassination of Qassem Soleimani by drone strike in Baghdad. That was an example of the principle to think globally, act locally. January 3, 2024 Now there is the tragic…
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