About 9 years ago I began to give voice to a lifelong frustration of mine. The following summaries of Quaker testimonies provide more information: Following this path has led Quakers to be early advocates against slavery, for women’s rights, for better prison conditions, and for harmonious relationships between peoples and nations. Maybe Arthur’s earlier instinct to say “this is what I believe” was a better one.Sometimes the experience of having to be quiet for a whole hour of the week leads people to overshare all the rest of the week.
The Bible is “one source” not the only source. The comments that do not appreciate this summary are just as helpful for realizing that Quakers do not have to adhere to any set of beliefs; so perhaps offering these as a place from which to bounce off of is a very helpful gesture. The history and beliefs of the Society of Friends since George Fox started the Quaker movement. Thank you Friends, Arthur and Jon, for this gift you gave me today!Arthur Larrabee’s remarks are a lucid summary of what many unprogrammed Friends believe.Thanks for this.
All have added to my understanding and have helped me grow in my faith. I totally resonate with them and am so grateful for the wonderful way you have shared them!I became a convinced Quaker in the Spring of 2015 after a fairly intense initial study over an 8th month period. Is it possible for me to do that? For the first time in my life, I don’t feel smothered. My work in the world is the work of teaching and consulting about Quaker decision making. I’m asked the same question when people find out I am a Friend after I explain that Friend is the proper name for Quakers. But I don’t want to be told what I believe. In this summary, as with the misuse of other summaries, I see danger… through striving for identity by exclusion and discipline, and subsequent need for an intermediary interpreter.”After a few decades, I guess I and many others in my meeting have become just simple Quakers (finally). Words are important to friends. Quakers have no statements of faith, but experience has taught us: Everyone has access to God / Spirit ; God / Spirit is in everyone; We can continue to learn about ourselves, others and God throughout our lives; All of life is to be valued ; On this page: A search for truth, not an arrival ; Diversity of Belief A search for truth, not an arrival. Pendle Hill Publications, Philadelphia Penn 1996, ISBN 0-87574-903-8. Like Bishop Sponge of the Episcopalian Church, I see Jesus as more a concept and spiritual experience than an historical figure or divine being.I cannot separate God from Nature. It’s dynamic – which explains its many schism, and the tension between individualism and corporatism.While regarding myself as a Quaker, I, for one, don’t share your belief in God as an omniscient supernatural being responsible for the design and creation of the universe, and revealing the truth to one species on one planet. Because of this there are basically two types of Quaker meetings.
I think instead of more writing and oversharing we should try to be quiet.I came to this video when trying to figure out what Quakerism was at its core, as what I have already heard has very much appealed to my sensibilities and the quiet voice within. ilym & Chicago Area; EFM, NFM, OFM, LFM, 57thstreet Friends. Many if not most unprogrammed Friends certainly do not accept some of Paul’s writings (ex: homosexuality and more). We know that there is value in every human being and we treat everyone with respect. Quaker forms of worship developed which focused on the group encounter with the divine, rather than on dogma or creed. I knew going into this video that you do not have to adhere to these tenants to be a Quaker, as there is no official creed.
I am not a Quaker, but I find this summary very helpful in showing how Quakers are different from most Christian denominations (all of the ones I am familiar with). I live near West Chester, Pennsylvania, very close to Westtown School. Meetings: Quaker meetings, or a meeting of friends, may differ considerably, based on whether the individual group is liberal or conservative. One of these challenges is this tension between individualism and corporatism. We hold the testimonies dear as values not beliefs. There is no need to be in unity with Quakers on every issue in order to be part of our meetings. In the pursuit of both individual and community identity, I understand the desire to say diversity or uncertainty is for the birds; “WE (my emphasis) can do better than this.” However, I see very little need for ‘we’ in my Quaker spiritual practice. In 1656, a popular Quaker minister, James Nayler, went beyond the standard beliefs of Quakers when he rode into Bristol on a horse in the pouring rain, accompanied by a handful of men and women saying "Holy, holy, holy" and strewing their garments on the ground, imitating Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.
When will the experience of being quiet (mostly) for a hour a week stop people from talking to much the rest of the time?Ben SchultzAs a life long Friend, it is wonderful to hear Arthur Larrabee’s briliantly worded explanation of Quaker Beliefs that is both concise and accurate.
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