"When you begin to think outside the box, you often become some other "leaders" lousy follower. That usually costs something" (Andy Rayner)

"Our guardian angels are bored." (Mike Foster)

It's where I feel I'm at these days. “In the second half of life, it is good just to be a part of the general dance. We do not have to stand out, make defining moves, or be better than anyone else on the dance floor. Life is more participatory than assertive, and there is no need for strong or further self-definition” (Falling Upward. Richard Rohr.120).

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

What Pacifism Is NOT Passivity

"As we start talking about pacifism, let’s begin to define it by saying what it’s not. One of the big criticisms I hear of pacifism is “So you don’t think we should do anything about evil?” I think some people get confused by the sound of the word, thinking that pacifism comes from passivity. It’s pacifism, not passivism. Pacifism isn’t about “not doing anything”; it’s about choosing a different set of weapons for the war on evil."

~ Tim Archer

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