
Friends live by the
conviction that there is that of God in every person.
We have
a concern for the poor and less privileged and
believe
in the necessity
of speaking truth to power.
IFCL intends
to be led by the spirit of God as mediated through the traditional
testimonies
of Friends: testimonies of peace, simplicity, equality and integrity.
Thirty-four years ago when the Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation was formed, one of the first things done was to send a questionnaire to Friends throughout Indiana.
As we continue the efforts of the IFCL we once again turn to Friends with a questionnaire. Some of the questions remain the same, others have had to be reworded because of changing times, some have been dropped, and a few added.
Like the letter to Friends in 1971, we remind you that the purpose of the IFCL is to speak the truth of Friends testimonies to those who determine the future of our state by the legislation they pass.
With few exceptions Quakers have chosen to absent themselves from involvement in government on the state level, and yet have found themselves highly respected on the national scene. For years the IFCL has tried to help Friends make their voice heard in Indiana.
We seek your input into the process choosing the priorities for our lobbyist at the Indiana State Legislature, and we urge you to become involved in the IFCL and contribute to its work.
Please print the questionnaire found here and mail the completed form to:
Indiana
Friends Committee on Legislation
1178 West St. Rd #38
Sheridan, Indiana 46069-9769
IFCL is solely supported by Friends and Friends Meetings, including over the years three of the Yearly Meetings represented in Indiana: Western, Indiana, and Ohio Valley. The Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation is governed by Friends procedure, and is open for those interested.
© IFCL 2005
Indiana Friends Committee
on Legislation
1178 West St. Rd #38 Sheridan, Indiana
46069-9769
