Kathz at the newish blog Quaker Leveller points out a telling omission in our books of Faith and Practice:
Bellers’ statement about the poor stands out because there is so little in Quaker Faith and Practice about the experience of being employed. By comparison, a great deal is included about Quaker businesses and business ethics — from the point of view of those who own, run and invest in them. But many people and many Quakers today engage and struggle with the world of work as employees. Even more live valuable lives outside paid employment — and if we really believe in “that of God” in everyone, this might also help us to see the value in the work people do, whether it is paid or not.
Kathz found little practical advice for wage workers. I’m reminded of the year I worked the night shift in the local supermarket after getting the boot from a Quaker outreach position. What did any of our Quaker discussions have to say to my fellow workers here at a throwaway job with crappy bosses and miserable pay?
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