Cym Gomery

I am a former CUSJ Board member, and was Webmaster 2016 to 2018. I have a particular interest in social justice, especially Animal rights, electoral reform (PR), justice for First Nations and peace in the Middle East.

Backgrounder from The Spirit Level (Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger)

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By Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett Bloomsbury Press, New York, Berlin, London ©2009  This post is a backgrounder by Frances Deverell Chapter 10 – Violence: Gaining Respect P132 tells us that the majority of violence is committed by males, and mainly between the ages of 15-29. After that it declines sharply. It also shows that in England … Read more

Congregational democracy: Gradients of agreement

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By Joy Silver I participated in a very informative workshop called, Gradients of Agreement at the BC Regional Gathering this past weekend, (November 2007),– A Participatory Decision Making Process. I would like to pass on to you the highlights of this workshop for your consideration for future congregational decisions that require significant buy-in to a motion. This … Read more