"Every human being, regardless of birthplace, is a child of God worthy of dignity, care, and love. Welcoming the stranger, or immigrant, is thus a central precept of their faith practices."

The PC(USA) listed right below Friends General Conference. Makes this Quakaterian so happy.

Trump won't block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans have filed a federal court lawsuit challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway to m...

Grateful that my denomination and my state’s Council of Churches is part of this lawsuit
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“Kindness is not just the absence of being mean or hateful. Being kind entails actively resisting actions, ideas, and institutions that rob others of dignity.”

~ Bruce Reyes-Chow, In Defence of Kindness: Why It Matters, How It Changes Our Lives, and How It Can Save the World.

Count how many times the word CHAOS is used in news stories related to actions coming from the White House. Creating chaos is a strategy to maintain power and control. Keep people on edge. Raise the anxiety to new heights. Don't play the game. Staying calm is a strategy that will drive them crazy.

Well, here it is-the first post. Do I dare expose my wild self? Can I trust that my words will be taken seriously and received thoughtfully?

I hope to use my words judiciously and my life extravagantly to further the values I hold - justice, honesty, loyalty, love.

Thank you for hearing my voice.