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TheFreeQuaker
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A Quaker into decentralization, permaculture, simplicity, peace. Exploring the world one step at a time. Seeker of truth, separating facts from fiction. Always curious, often wandering. Here to learn, listen and grow. Opinions are works-in-progress. Will walk long distances for good conversation.

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PLAINNESS: The meetinghouse had no altar, no cross, no stained glass—just white walls and honesty. It was the kind of place where your conscience could corner you in broad daylight. And if you were smart, you'd let it happen.
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UNITY: Consensus was a dirty word in most neighborhoods. Like it was lose-lose. But the Quakers made it sing. No voting, no majority rule—just a room full of believers wrestling with the Truth until it pinned them all to the mat. Democracy with its sleeves rolled up and its hands dirty.
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https://jollyquaker.com/2024/12/22/advent-reflections-week-4-the-god-bearer/
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Mary's Song (The Magnificat)
Luke 1:46-55

My soul doth magnify the Lord,
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
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Mary's Song (The Magnificat) Luke 1:46-55 My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and...
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Biodiversity was a hallmark of human innovation until recently. Now we value efficiency over resilience. Here are 10 examples of how we too a big step backwards:

1. Corn: Thousands of traditional varieties reduced to a few hybrid types, with Yellow Dent dominating US commercial production.

2. Bananas: Over 300 traditional varieties, yet Cavendish represents ~47% of global production due to shipping durability.

3. Potatoes: 4,000+ native Peruvian varieties, while US commercial production relies primarily on Russet Burbank and a few others.

4. Apples: North American varieties declined from ~14,000 in 1800s to around 4,500 today, though many survive in heritage orchards.

5. Rice: Over 100,000 traditional varieties worldwide, with fewer than 30 varieties now comprising majority of global production.

6. Wheat: Vast genetic diversity reduced since Green Revolution, with most commercial production using a limited pool of semi-dwarf varieties.

7. Chickens: From hundreds of traditional breeds to industrial consolidation, with White Leghorns producing ~45% of global eggs.

8. Tomatoes: Several thousand heirloom varieties exist, but commercial production uses few varieties bred for shipping and uniformity.

9. Coffee: From diverse Ethiopian origins, global production now ~60% Arabica and ~40% Robusta, though many varieties persist locally.

10. Dairy Cows: Holstein-Friesian dominates global dairy, providing ~90% of US dairy production and spreading worldwide.