James Backhouse Lecture To learn a new song : a Quaker contribution towards real reconciliation with the earth and its people
Type
Book
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ISSN
14426358
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Publication Year
2000
Publisher
Australia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, United States
Pages
96
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Abstract
Australian Quakers profess obedience to the leadings of the Spirit. But, in a land where what happens to the natural environment mirrors the sufferings of the Aboriginal peoples, Susannah Brindle asks, "What sort of Spirit? What sort of leadings?" This lecture is a plea for openness to a more inclusive Spirit than that defined by European Cultural traditions and scientific rationalism. Drawing from a Quaker heritage and truly being "present where we are", we become learners rather than teachers. Then we may yet find the love and courage to humble ourselves before the Earth-wisdom of Aboriginal spirituality, to venture beyond our acculturation and to "learn a new song" - the Earth's song of real reconciliation and true justice
Description
Softcover. Good condition
Number of Copies
1
