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Joanna Hoyt: Envy
"As with anxiety, the biggest hurdle in dealing with envy seems to be acknowledging that it's there and looking at it instead of hiding from it."Quakerism Left Me | Friends Journal
'People frequently ask me if I've left Quakerism. I feel that Quakerism left me and many others like me. I identify as part of a wandering generation. We have to rebuild this spirituality for ourselves and for the future.'Micah Bales: Let God Out of the Meetinghouse
"We have become respectable, church-going people—a far cry from the radical movement that exploded distinctions between sacred and profane, releasing God from steeple houses and exclusive rituals."John Edminster: Radical Jesus and a Tyrant Devil
“To the extent that we no longer realize the reality of the supernatural power of the demonic realm... we no longer sense the need for a Savior, for Jesus Christ."Rebecca Ankeny: Justice and Mercy
I confess that this is often where I have to start when I feel wronged. I start by praying for justiceBrent Bill: A Thanksgiving Reflection
Singing trees, jubilant fields – these things we take as poetic language. Things that don’t really happen. Or do they?Joanna Hoyt: The Struggle We Share
We are all most apt to hear the stories about how Our People, however we define them, are being hurt. And in this culture there's plenty of hurting to go around.Gil S: X for Xmas
The problem with making no difference between days is that the element of celebrationSteven Davison: Support of Ministry
To fulfill its corporate calling, a meeting has to be equipped itself to serve its members in their ministry.Kevin Roberts: What's Wrong With Fracking?
"I'm somewhat bemused by the hostility and fear that the process of [fracking] seems to instill in many people, especially when they depend so heavily on its products for their own lifestyle choices."Quaker Beliefs/Groups
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Friends & Theology
Started by Jeffrey Carr in Local Organizing & Events. Last reply by William F Rushby on 2nd day (Mon). 47 Replies 0 Likes
Being new to all things Quaker,I have noticed some questioning over the role of theology amongst Friends. Is there a place for theology or should all knowledge be experienced based?Are there limits to its use? Is there a Quaker way of doing…Continue
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I Am a Fool and The Gospel Is True
Started by Forrest Curo in Quaker Talk. Last reply by Mitsuoh on 2nd day (Mon). 1 Reply 0 Likes
Well, that says it! The biggest question, for me, is: "Whose fool am I going to be?" If I'm too concerned about being a fool and having everybody know I'm a fool -- if I'm too downright chickenshit scared by that, as I am -- then how can I help pass…Continue
Phone company?
Started by Jennifer Gaddy in Quaker Talk. Last reply by Jay Thatcher 12th month 5. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Dear Hearts at QuakerQuaker, I'm new here and I thought I'd start out with a question -I'd like to stop using AT&T: could you share with me your experience in changing to/choosing the most socially and ecologically conscious cell phone provider…Continue
Let us Labor for an Inward Stillness
Started by Ray Lovegrove in Poetry & Arts Wall. Last reply by Martin 10th month 4. 88 Replies 11 Likes
"Let us labor for an inward stillness-- An inward stillness and an inward healing. That perfect silence where the lips and heart Are still, and we no longer entertain Our own imperfect thoughts and vain opinions, But God alone speaks to us and we…Continue
Blogs
Christmas Story I: Matthew's Version
Posted by Doug Bennett on 12th mo. 9, 2013 at 10:37am 4 Comments 0 Likes
George Fox - The Church, State, and the Individual - people's conscience are to be left free.
Posted by Keith Saylor on 12th mo. 9, 2013 at 4:44pm 0 Comments 1 Like
John Wilbur and immediacy or The Way Not Mediated
Posted by Keith Saylor on 11th mo. 27, 2013 at 12:55am 24 Comments 1 Like
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"I think you know I don't favor throwing out the intellect, or rejecting our human need to make…"
Lee Nichols commented on Keith Saylor's blog post 'John Wilbur and immediacy or The Way Not Mediated'"Forrest, I am afraid you expected more of the analogy of the two stones than was intended, but in…"
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He said to me, 'You are my son;
today…"
Doug Bennett posted a blog postChristmas Story II: Mark's Version
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"Matthew's references to 'prophecy' are often far-fetched, sometimes merely allusions…"
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