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David L. Hoffman left a comment for ferdinand lizabeth

"I am delighted to have you as a friend. May God bring us all to real and lasting peace. And if that's not our destiny, then may God help us who seek peace to appreciate and love one another."

Aug 13, 2010

David L. Hoffman posted an event

Sonoma County (Calif.) Interfaith Fast for Peace and Pot Luck Dinner at Northern California

August 28, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Peace Fast - Sunrise-Sunset(Pray or Meditate for Peace, as you feel led)Gathering and Ceremonial Program - 6:30 pmBreaking of Fast (Sunset)Followed by- Muslim Prayer (all welcome)- Community Pot Luck DinnerVegetarian encouraged. No pork, alcohol or spirits, please. (Label any meat dishes).Co-Sponsors: Appleseed Friends Meeting (Quakers), Sebastopol; California Muslim Institute and Center for Interfaith Studies, Santa Rosa; Congregation Ner Shalom, Cotati; Emmaus Community, Kenwood; Forum Group…See More

Aug 13, 2010

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David L. Hoffman updated their profile photo

Aug 13, 2010

David L. Hoffman left a comment for Eyal Raviv

"HI Eyal, When I joined mepeace you invited me to share the upside down alphabet I once devised. I'm sorry to tell you that I no longer have a copy of it. The story is: In 1964 my brother was in the army, stationed in Viet Nam. While I was…"

Jan 14, 2010

David L. Hoffman left a comment for Paul RETI

"Good to have you as a friend in peace making. Dave Hoffman"

Jan 14, 2010

David L. Hoffman and Paul RETI are now friends

Jan 14, 2010

David L. Hoffman updated their profile

Jan 14, 2010

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My personal story:: My current activism focuses on interfaith Peace building, with a particular emphasis on Islam.

I have been a left activist in peace, labor, anti-poverty and human rights struggles for most of my adult life. I have been an Evangelical Christian for about 47 years. I believe every humane Faith tradition is a valid path to communion with God.

I have in the past embraced anarchism. At presesnt I consider myself a non-violent, democratic Marxist.

I worship most regularly with a Quaker congregation, and at a mosque. I also visit and worship with other Faith communities. I have studied and respect Budhism, Taoism and Wiccan and aboriginal spiritual paths.

Why I want peace:: I see Peace making as absolutely necessary for Humanity's survival, including my own survival and well-being and that of everyone I love or care about. I also believe the teaching of Jesus that Peacemaking is the work of the daughters and sons of God -- and that to be Godly we must extend blessings to all -- including those we fear, and who hate us -- just as God sends rain to fall "on the just and the unjust".

I founded and publish the Humanity Check eMail bulletin:

Humanity Check bulletin mailings are selected which (God willing) address the need for Unity on the Planet, religious tolerance, justice and peace. People from every faith tradition (or none) are welcome. Written contributions from every faith tradition (or none) are invited. In particular, in view of the present historical situation, Humanity Check seeks (God willing) to reach across obsolete cultural barriers, to honor the spiritual and moral contributions of Islam to Humanity, and the deep desire of Muslims for a just and peaceful World.

The Humanity Check bulletin is free.

Readers can Subscribe or UNsubscribe at any time.

TO SUBCRIBE: Send an email to humanitycheck@earthlink.net , with the the word "Subscribe" in the Subject Line.

Interests and activities:: Child development; disability rights; field botany

Something you didn't know about me:: I once devised an alphabet in which each letter was an upside down image of one of the other letters.

Favorite website:: http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/

How I found mepeace.org:: Recommendation from peace making colleague

What I want to achieve here:: Confer and find working colleagues in interfaith peacemaking.

Discuss the ways in which my and others' Faith Traditions can contribute to peace, justice and human rights.

Discuss the ways in which my and others' Faith traditions can impede peace, justice and human rights.

Do you promise to respect others and our guidelines and not spam?: Yes

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At 12:15am on August 10, 2008, Hiba said…: Hi L.Hoffman,

Welcome to mepeace.org, many good people and informative discussions you can find here. Whenever you have something that you want to ask about, just leave a message.

Enjoy ;-)

Hiba

At 11:17pm on August 7, 2008, Eyal Raviv said…: David, will you add a photo so we can see you? Will you share the alphabet your devised? Sounds special.

At 11:17pm on August 7, 2008, Eyal Raviv said…: Welcome David,
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