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‘How well do we handle conflict among ourselves?’

Agree to differ? Robin Waterston’s Thought for the Week

‘How well do we handle conflict among ourselves?’

by Robin Waterston 21st February 2025

It was the day of the ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. The world was holding its breath. I was moved during worship to read from Quaker faith & practice 24.55, by Mary Lou Leavitt. She speaks of the need to practise using the weapons of the spirit instead of ever more destructive bombs.