The Curious Life of Benjamin Lay – The Quaker Comet [SSL 287]

Today a true tale. One of intrigue, outrage, and progress that's been lost to history. This goes back more than 340 + years. Let me tell you how the tiny but mighty Quaker, Benjamin Lay, with his moral compass intact in a time of rampant suffering through international kidnapping, human trafficking, illegal bondage, and forced labor, used outrageous acts of protest and gave momentum to the abolitionist movement long before the British colonies of America declared independence. At the companion page you can let me know if you've ever heard of Benjamin Lay, and you can see images of him and learn more: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/139434421 (and you can be a Patron support by going here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/94127260) Tomorrow starts the big eventyes! I HAVE FREE SEATS FOR YOU because YOU ARE INVITED! I'm exciting to be speaking December 10th at 1pm! This fantastic 4-Day Event is free, and you can watch it at your own pace, but you must grab a spot. Click the Summit image to link to the registration page. As soon as you register, you get a bonus bundle with gifts from many of the speakers. The Wild Land Within makes a great gift Just click the book or google search the title to get one or a few. • You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books  here What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses and continue creating episodes. Supporting this way ($5 +) entitles you to many perks and goodies that unlock once you begin.Want to come along side me with support regularly?This kind of help makes a big difference. It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my "inner circle". • OF COURSE Patron supporters DO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras! Start here: https://www.patreon.com/ • Listeners like you make this work possible. Here's how to help out: 1. Share the program with another person today. 2. Leave a Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes for the podcast. ]

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