@grib This is a really powerful piece. Thank you for it.
Also, while we're not perfect, have you ever been to a Quaker Meeting? The service is about the dyametric opposite of a Mass, but we do take being Friendly seriously. And, at our best, welcoming people as they are.
Thank you! Yes, I actually went to a Quaker High School and have attended some services. Where I live now also has a lot of Quaker heritage and it definitely influences our services