On (NOT) Living into the Peace Testimony; Personal Reflections

Anonymous

The Peace Testimony and Alternatives to Violence

by Mary Eagleson
Scarsdale Meeting

The “George Fox” song includes words that capture the essence of Fox’s peace testimony: “If we give you a pistol will you fight for the Lord? But you can’t kill the Devil with a gun or a sword.” 

Peace and the Opposing of Evil

Anonymous

Trigger Warning: This article discusses the author’s personal experiences of sexual assault.

Peace is the will of God, but evil needs to be stopped by any means possible. The first time at age 15, I used peaceful means to deliver the consequences. The second time at age 26, I used violence to end violence. I believe I upheld my Quaker principles both times.