How Activism Led Me to Quakers

The Earth Quaker Action Team is a group of activists that incorporate silent Quaker worship into their protests. As a college student, Lina Blount was captivated by this style of direct action, and it started her on a Quaker journey.

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Jon Watts

Jon Watts launched and directed the QuakerSpeak project for its first 6 seasons. Keep up to date with Jon’s work at his website.

5 thoughts on “How Activism Led Me to Quakers

  1. Awesome episode of WuakerSpeak – one of my favorites, especially with the reference to Bike to Work Month.

  2. Thanks so much for this! I especially appreciate the call to act – even when we are not completely clear on all the details. We DO learn through action. And so many others learn as well.

  3. I joined the group, as well, partially to seek help and guidance in our fight against the aging Enbridge pipeline that crosses the Straits of Mackinac on the lake floor.

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