During those sleepless nights at Scattergood, I watched my shadow projected onto the wall by the light outside my window. I found myself asking: Who is this person? And what is he being led to do with the weight of this knowledge and concern?

It is paradoxical that I have deep, life-long ties to my Quaker meeting and community. There are so many things about the meeting's past and current work that I admire and support completely. So, I find it ironic that I am criticizing such a faithful community. But this is a fundamental part of a Quaker community, to continue to be open to what the Spirit leads us to do.