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What God Has Joined - One Man, One Woman?
Reflections on proposed legislation defining marriage as "one man, one woman". What is kind, good and necessary - and what is God's will?
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'Tis the Gift to be Simple
How much is enough - and how much is too much?May we look upon our treasures and the furniture of our houses and the garments in which we array ourselves and try whether the seeds of war have any...
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Speaking ONLY the Truth
Reaction to truth speaking in the context of Worship, Oaths, and Public Office.By Mark Helpsmeet
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Making Eternal Judgements - Slavery, Sexism, Homophobia
Looking at the "obvious evil" of the past to help distinguish the evil we're doing now.
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Vote Your Values, A Spiritual Exercise
Comparing how our Federal Income Tax is spent versus how we want it to be spent can be a deep spiritual lesson. Published as a "Matter of Faith" clergy column in the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram on...
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From West Point to Quakerism by Mike Heller
This is an excerpt from Pendle Hill Pamphlet 389: From West Point to Quakerism, by Mike Heller, narrated by Mark Helpsmeet, with music by Mathilda Navias.
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Free From Hell
Could the God of Love create a system which condemns the majority of humanity to Hell? Universalism, i.e., the belief in Universal Salvation, says no, and I agree.Hell was a stumbling block on my way...
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Observance of Dead and Injured in Iraq and Afghanistan
Six years ago today, US forces commenced military operations in Iraq. Following are the names of the 93 fallen soldiers from Wisconsin, from the the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Please take a moment to...
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A Cover to Match the Book: Finding the Israel in Your Jacob
After Jacob wrestled with God, he came away with a new identity and a new name - Israel. The practice of choosing a name to match your spirit and calling is mostly neglected in American mainstream...
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