Nathan Meckley reflects on John Donne’s reminder that “no one is an island,” connecting it to the Quaker belief that there is that of God in everyone. In light of recent violence and division, he shares the struggle of living out compassion even toward those who cause harm, and reminded us that our deepest values may still call us to it.

He closes with queries:

How does the witness of Jesus Christ guide us in this moment?

How is the Quaker testimony of peace practiced now?

What will your/our witness be?