AlisonRTB
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Politics 🌹 Comms, Community Development, Facilitator. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Equality, simplicity, integrity, peace, community. 🐱 🐕 slave. Like 🍷 🧀 🥖 📚 & laughing. ADHD. ME/CFS. Mum of fab 👩❤️💋👨 Quaker ☸️🧘🇬🇧🇪🇺
This is gonna make a great movie! Go girls! ✊👏
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Defiant nuns flee Austrian care home for their abandoned convent in the Alps
Sisters Bernadette, Regina and Rita needed a locksmith to get back into their convent, defying Church leaders.
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September 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This is gonna make a great movie! Go girls! ✊👏
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“It makes sense that because white men created so much of religion, the image of God was an old white man with grey hair. However, this image needs a makeover because he’s no longer working”.
—Jacqui Lewis, “She Is Love, She Is Love,” the Mendicant
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—Jacqui Lewis, “She Is Love, She Is Love,” the Mendicant
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To Be a Woman Is More Than Enough
It makes sense that because white men created so much of religion, the image of God was an old white man with grey hair. However, this image needs a
cac.org
May 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
“It makes sense that because white men created so much of religion, the image of God was an old white man with grey hair. However, this image needs a makeover because he’s no longer working”.
—Jacqui Lewis, “She Is Love, She Is Love,” the Mendicant
cac.org/daily-medita...
—Jacqui Lewis, “She Is Love, She Is Love,” the Mendicant
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Over a decade since Quakers first called on the UK government to take this historic step, we once again urge our leaders to play their part in bringing the 58-year occupation to an end and recognise the state of Palestine with immediate effect.
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Quaker statement urging the UK government to recognise the state of Palestine
Over a decade since Quakers first called on the UK government to take this historic step, we once again urge our leaders to play their part in bringing the 58-year occupation to an end and recognise t...
www.quaker.org.uk
May 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Over a decade since Quakers first called on the UK government to take this historic step, we once again urge our leaders to play their part in bringing the 58-year occupation to an end and recognise the state of Palestine with immediate effect.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Oh.
CBC finally calls Carleton - the Canadian Tory leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his own seat
April 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Oh.
In its advisory ruling, the ICJ affirmed that Israel's occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza is illegal under international law.
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End Israel’s unlawful occupation of Palestine, Quakers urge world leaders
Quakers and others are urging world leaders to uphold the UN General Assembly’s resolution that Israel must end its unlawful presence in Palestine.
www.quaker.org.uk
April 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
In its advisory ruling, the ICJ affirmed that Israel's occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza is illegal under international law.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Breaking News from the IMF:
The US is forecast to be hit the hardest among advanced economies because of uncertainty caused by tariffs
The US is forecast to be hit the hardest among advanced economies because of uncertainty caused by tariffs
April 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Breaking News from the IMF:
The US is forecast to be hit the hardest among advanced economies because of uncertainty caused by tariffs
The US is forecast to be hit the hardest among advanced economies because of uncertainty caused by tariffs
“As I follow the many things going on in our world right now, there is this awakening that communities are important and that we each need a community to take refuge in. Living in community you learn really quickly that happiness is not an individual matter.”
Sr Lang Nghiem
(Pic Holly Restani)
Sr Lang Nghiem
(Pic Holly Restani)
April 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM
“As I follow the many things going on in our world right now, there is this awakening that communities are important and that we each need a community to take refuge in. Living in community you learn really quickly that happiness is not an individual matter.”
Sr Lang Nghiem
(Pic Holly Restani)
Sr Lang Nghiem
(Pic Holly Restani)
“Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.”
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Happy Easter 🐣
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Happy Easter 🐣
April 20, 2025 at 7:48 AM
“Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.”
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Happy Easter 🐣
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Happy Easter 🐣
“Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never tried to fall asleep with a mosquito in the room.”
— The Dalai Lama
— The Dalai Lama
April 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
“Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never tried to fall asleep with a mosquito in the room.”
— The Dalai Lama
— The Dalai Lama
I thought he said he’d end the war within 24 hours of taking office?
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Ukraine war latest: US 'will move on' from Ukraine peace efforts if no progress within days, Rubio warns
Marco Rubio, the US's secretary of state, has said the Trump administration could abandon its Ukraine war peace efforts within days unless there's progress. Meanwhile, a minerals deal between the US a...
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April 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I thought he said he’d end the war within 24 hours of taking office?
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Around us, life bursts with miracles-a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in awareness, it’s easy to see miracles everywhere. When we’re tired + feel discouraged by life's daily struggles, we may not notice these miracles, but they’re always there.
April 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Around us, life bursts with miracles-a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in awareness, it’s easy to see miracles everywhere. When we’re tired + feel discouraged by life's daily struggles, we may not notice these miracles, but they’re always there.
“Quakers believe that all people are equal, and for that to be a lived reality, we need laws that enable participation rather than suppress it."
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Silent but not subdued: Quakers hold vigil at Scotland Yard
A silent Quaker Meeting was held outside New Scotland Yard on Thursday, to bear witness to the police raid on Westminster Meeting House last week.
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April 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM
“Quakers believe that all people are equal, and for that to be a lived reality, we need laws that enable participation rather than suppress it."
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www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
So long Tesla 👋…
Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs on all cars not built in the US
Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs on all cars not built in the US
March 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
So long Tesla 👋…
Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs on all cars not built in the US
Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs on all cars not built in the US
We need brave journalists holding the Trump administration to account. Martha is one of them. How long till she’s barred?
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Marjorie Taylor-Greene snaps at Sky correspondent when questioned on leaked Signal chat: 'We don't give a crap about your opinion'
US representative Marjorie Taylor-Greene snaps at Sky’s Martha Kelner asking about the accidental leaking of sensitive text messages. She responds: “why don’t you go back to your own country”.
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March 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We need brave journalists holding the Trump administration to account. Martha is one of them. How long till she’s barred?
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“These violations of international law must stop. The violence must stop.”
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Quakers call once again for an end to arms sales to Israel
Quakers have once again called for an end to arms sales to Israel following renewed mass airstrikes on Gaza
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March 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
“These violations of international law must stop. The violence must stop.”
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“The threat of starvation and denial of vital humanitarian aid should never be used as a tool of war or a bargaining chip in negotiations.”
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Quaker statement as Israel blocks all humanitarian aid into Gaza
After 16 months of unspeakable violence and suffering, Israel announced yesterday that has stopped all humanitarian aid from entering Gaza.
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March 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“The threat of starvation and denial of vital humanitarian aid should never be used as a tool of war or a bargaining chip in negotiations.”
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The great and small tragedies in your life and world sometimes just ask you to stand before them with silence and humility. You do not always have an answer, but you can learn to be present — listening deeply, with a heart that trembles in response to pain.
Christina Feldman, 2003
Meditation teacher
Christina Feldman, 2003
Meditation teacher
March 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The great and small tragedies in your life and world sometimes just ask you to stand before them with silence and humility. You do not always have an answer, but you can learn to be present — listening deeply, with a heart that trembles in response to pain.
Christina Feldman, 2003
Meditation teacher
Christina Feldman, 2003
Meditation teacher
“This decision literally takes money away from things that save lives and channels it to weapons that destroy them”. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
UK military spending hike a blow for global peace and justice, Quakers say
Quakers are deeply concerned by the government’s announcement that they will increase military spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027 by slashing the aid budget by 40 per cent.
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March 1, 2025 at 7:15 AM
“This decision literally takes money away from things that save lives and channels it to weapons that destroy them”. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Jaw dropping willy waving which simply emboldens Putin. I wonder how much more of this Zelenskyy can take. As for the UK - the ‘King’s’ letter, written by Whitehall was a shameful attempt to appeal to trump’s out of control ego, so we get a ‘deal’ - but at what cost?
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Watch in full as Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy clash at the White House
Watch as Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump argue in a heated meeting in front of the media at the White House.
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February 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Jaw dropping willy waving which simply emboldens Putin. I wonder how much more of this Zelenskyy can take. As for the UK - the ‘King’s’ letter, written by Whitehall was a shameful attempt to appeal to trump’s out of control ego, so we get a ‘deal’ - but at what cost?
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This centre will be a refuge for all, where peace can take root and grow, transforming lives and contributing to a more peaceful world for generations to come. Can you help?
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Being Peace Centre | Founding a Plum Village centre in the UK
We are raising funds to found a centre for peace in the heart of the UK that will benefit visitors today and for generations to come.
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February 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This centre will be a refuge for all, where peace can take root and grow, transforming lives and contributing to a more peaceful world for generations to come. Can you help?
beingpeace.uk
beingpeace.uk
We believe that everyone can take action to help end the occupation and bring about a just peace for both Palestinians and Israelis. We need a movement of people who can take action for peace. Will you join us?
www.quaker.org.uk/our-work/eap...
www.quaker.org.uk/our-work/eap...
EAPPI get involved
We believe that everyone can take action to help end the occupation and bring about a just peace for both Palestinians and Israelis. We need a movement of people who can take action for peace. Will yo...
www.quaker.org.uk
February 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
We believe that everyone can take action to help end the occupation and bring about a just peace for both Palestinians and Israelis. We need a movement of people who can take action for peace. Will you join us?
www.quaker.org.uk/our-work/eap...
www.quaker.org.uk/our-work/eap...
A group of Quaker congregations is suing D of HS 4 changing a policy preventing Immigration agents carrying out operations in 'sensitive locations' such as places of worship. “Quaker meetings seek to be a sanctuary 4 all - this new invasive practice tangibly erodes that.”
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What To Do If ICE Shows Up at Your Quaker Meeting | PYM · Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
NOTE: This is for general informational purposes only. It is not written by lawyers or for specific meetings or situations and therefore does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal concerns,...
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February 20, 2025 at 7:47 AM
A group of Quaker congregations is suing D of HS 4 changing a policy preventing Immigration agents carrying out operations in 'sensitive locations' such as places of worship. “Quaker meetings seek to be a sanctuary 4 all - this new invasive practice tangibly erodes that.”
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