Douglas Gwyn
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Four-Track Mind: The True Story of the Brothers Doug by Doug Gwyn
Doug Gwyn shares the story behind his music project “The Brothers Doug,” exploring themes of Quaker spirituality, irony, and paradox through his songwriting. The article reflects on his early work, influences from blues music, and his meditations on faith, hope, eschatology, and progressive Quaker theology. Gwyn intertwines his personal experiences with broader Quaker history and…
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Enacting Truth: The Dynamics of Quaker Practice
Douglas Gwyn analyzes the dynamic structure of Quaker practice in seeking and enacting truth on four levels: individual practice, monthly meetings, yearly meetings, and informal networks of concern. He critiques the decline in answering yearly meeting queries, arguing that this short-circuits Quaker discernment and social witness, and illustrates his points with historical examples and the…
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“Study War Some More (If You Want to Work for Peace),”* A Review
This article reviews Chuck Fager’s book “Study War Some More (If You Want to Work for Peace),” highlighting its call for a rigorous, long-term peace strategy informed by biblical reflection, Quaker history, and lessons from military strategy. Fager critiques simplistic pacifism and urges Friends to engage thoughtfully with the military-industrial complex through sustained, visionary peace…
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We Are the Missing Link Reflections on Walter Wink’s “The Human Being”
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