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10 things get to Sufferings. 10 things get to Sufferings.
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12 MfS approved these recommendations, and specific changes to QF&P will 12 MfS approved these recommendations, and specific changes to QF&P will
13 be forthcoming. 13 be forthcoming.
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15 There as some questioning of the value of the phrases "conflict
16 resolution" _or_ "conflict transformation" _or_ any other language
17 which raises expectations of success which cannot be met or fear of
18 coercion.
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15 In this context Friends are reminded that Quaker Life can provide help 20 In this context Friends are reminded that Quaker Life can provide help
16 and guidance to Meetings which are taken by surprise/taken aback by 21 and guidance to Meetings which are taken by surprise/taken aback by
17 apparently irresolvable internal conflict. 22 apparently irresolvable internal conflict, and that asking for help
23 _early_ is essential to avoid exacerbating aspects of a situation
24 through ignorance.
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19 We were also reminded that difficulties around Membership often arise 26 The review group also suggested that beyond the narrow matter of an
20 from "lack of familiarity with Quaker ... processes" and that 27 appeals procedure, the larger question of how we deal with conflict as
21 accordingly care for a Ministry of Teaching in our meetings is 28 a Society, as Meetings and as individuals needs to be considered.
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30 In this context we were reminded that difficulties around Membership
31 often arise from "lack of familiarity with Quaker ... processes" and
32 that accordingly care for a Ministry of Teaching in our meetings is
22 necessary to help promote this familiarity. 33 necessary to help promote this familiarity.