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The two great problems of our society are a lack of conscience and the intentional violence towards those we have rendered socially invisible. David Edwards in these pages renders a powerful moral critique of these two problems and calls readers to maintain their commitment to non-violence, love and truth. The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of Repairers of the Breach and co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign What Belongs to God is a testimony that will inspire another generation to find the courage to value all life. There is so much in this book. It is a manual on character, a guide to decision-making, a testimony to the cause of justice and an affirmation of the dedication to serving one's brother and sister in love. Shaykh Ahmed Adur Rashid, founder of The World Community spiritual center in Virginia This book is a wonderful articulation of the spiritual basis of nonviolence. It provided words for some of the spiritual convictions I have held but never have been able to explain adequately. Janaki Spickard Keeler, coordinator of pamphlets at Pendle Hill Quaker center In clear, uncomplicated language, David Edwards takes us on his own life journey following the path of Jesus as peacemaker. As he examines the gospel accounts, he uncovers for readers many meanings or subtleties that go beyond surface understandings. Being a peacemaker in the following of Jesus may be more costly and more inconvenient than one might have imagined. The reader who takes the journey with David Edward will be surprised and challenged. Sister Elaine Prevallet, Sister of Loretto and author of Reflections on Simplicity

The two great problems of our society are a lack of conscience and the intentional violence towards those we have rendered socially invisible. David Edwards in these pages renders a powerful moral critique of these two problems and calls readers to maintain their commitment to non-violence, love and truth. The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of Repairers of the Breach and co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign What Belongs to God is a testimony that will inspire another generation to find the courage to value all life. There is so much in this book. It is a manual on character, a guide to decision-making, a testimony to the cause of justice and an affirmation of the dedication to serving one's brother and sister in love. Shaykh Ahmed Adur Rashid, founder of The World Community spiritual center in Virginia This book is a wonderful articulation of the spiritual basis of nonviolence. It provided words for some of the spiritual convictions I have held but never have been able to explain adequately. Janaki Spickard Keeler, coordinator of pamphlets at Pendle Hill Quaker center In clear, uncomplicated language, David Edwards takes us on his own life journey following the path of Jesus as peacemaker. As he examines the gospel accounts, he uncovers for readers many meanings or subtleties that go beyond surface understandings. Being a peacemaker in the following of Jesus may be more costly and more inconvenient than one might have imagined. The reader who takes the journey with David Edward will be surprised and challenged. Sister Elaine Prevallet, Sister of Loretto and author of Reflections on Simplicity

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David Livingston Edwards died of cancer in 2019, but his loving spirit continues to circle the world as his songwriting and teaching about peace and justice continue to be shared by men and women every day. David inherited his love of music from his parents, who hailed from Appalachian Southwest Virginia, where music flows throughout worship, fun and all of life. Though this book is only his second published work, he was a prolific writer of sermons, essays, poetry and music. David attended Lynchburg College (now the University of Lynchburg) in Lynchburg, Virginia, and Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky. His alternative service as a conscientious objector to the draft was performed as an orderly on the cardiac ward of Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. During his career as a minister, he served congregations in Kentucky, Indiana and Virginia. He is survived by his wife, the educator Kaye Edwards, who contributed to David's book and maintains the websites that share many of his community resources, including his original music, with the world.

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