I Feel the Same Spirit

“This is the true ground of love and unity, not that such a man walks and does just as I do, but that I feel the same spirit and life in him.

Isaac Penington, 1660

Is there someone in your community whose spirit you feel drawn to, even if you are different from them? Reach out to them today or set an intention to strike up a conversation with them next time you see them.

How does diversity enrich your community?

What have you learned from those in your community who are different from you? What is the value of religious and theological diversity? What have you done to be a welcoming presence to people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities in your community?

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  • Isaac Penington (1616–1679) was one of the early members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in England. He wrote about the Quaker movement and was an influential promoter and defender of it.

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