22. Bill Durland - Martyrs for the Truth

Attorney, peace activist, author, educator, and former member of the Virginia State Legislature Bill Durland joins us for episode 22 of the Western Friend Podcast. Delving into the theme of "Martyrs for the Truth," Dr. Durland shares about his journey to Quakerism and Pacifism, why more people aren’t standing up for justice today, his history as a civil rights attorney and peace activist, optimism for today,  even...breaking the law! You don’t want to miss it!   

See his contributions to Western Friend HERE
You can find more of his writing HERE

The Soul Force Ones podcast can be accessed HERE

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:38 On his motivations
• 3:34 On breaking the law
• 5:30 Why aren't more people standing up?
• 6:44 The military, pacifism, and peace
• 11:00 Jesus as son of man or son of God?
• 12:05 Does notion of "son of man" resonate?
• 16:15 On the idea of "sacrificing" for one's values
• 18:45 On potential threats and risks
• 21:41 On the notion of "martyr"
• 23:55 Speaking truth to power
• 25:40 Does one's purpose change?
• 28:19 On supporting and engaging youthful activists
• 30:32 On his time in the Virginia Legislature
• 34:26 On passing legislation
• 37:42 Outro