Editorial

by | 6 Dec, 2020

The articles received for this issue of The Australian Friend cluster around the theme of Relationships.  Friends have been writing poetry touching on this theme, and we have articles about relationships with other Quakers at Yearly Meeting and in Geneva. Brendan...

The Paradox of Power

by | 6 Dec, 2020

The Paradox of Power by Brendan Caulfield-James | 6 Dec, 2020 Brendan Caulfield-James, Victoria Regional Meeting The greatest achievement of humanity is not its works of art, science or technology, but the recognition of its own dysfunction, its own madness.  A New...
Being animal, eating animals

Being animal, eating animals

by | 6 Dec, 2020

Being animal, eating animals Helen Gould, New South Wales Regional Meeting The Australian Quaker Advices and Queries number 44: “All life is interrelated… Do you treat all life with respect, recognising a particular obligation to those animals we breed and maintain...

Know Thy Friend: David Purnell

by | 6 Dec, 2020

Know Thy Friend: David Purnell David Purnell, Canberra Regional Meeting Born in Sydney, I moved to Canberra as a child with my family straight after WW2, and have spent most of my life here. I have a younger brother and sister. Both my parents were active in community...

Some Yearly Meeting thoughts

by | 6 Dec, 2020

Some Yearly Meeting thoughts Jess When I was asked to write about my experience at Yearly Meeting this year, I hesitated – for a few reasons, but mostly because, while I had an amazing time this year, I haven’t enjoyed YM in the past. YM can be busy, and for some that...
My Geneva Quaker Experience.

My Geneva Quaker Experience.

by | 6 Dec, 2020

My Geneva Quaker Experience. Therese Douglas, New South Wales Regional Meeting I have had the privilege of living in Geneva, Switzerland and becoming an active member of that Quaker community for the short time I was there. I would love to share some of my experiences...