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Emerging Diane has seen the damage done by gossip
Factionalism, favoritism, in-groups and gossip do immense, and I would say, often unacknowledged, damage to Quaker institutions and meetings, as well as in the wider world. I've seen the "mischief making" and I've seen people more often than I'd like to have leave meetings because of it. Mostly, they don't care about the quarrel, whatever it may be, but they do care about the way people act and they are appalled at what they see. Posted by Martin KelleyLizOpp: Pride and privilege (and credit)
I know this because I am getting lessons about pride and privilege nearly every day it seems, from different people, over and over and over again. So it must be important and I need to pay closer attention. Posted by Martin KelleyQuakernomics Matthews tells us not to be positive!
I feel we need to return to those earlier Quaker values it's a hard road and there are no guarantees but being dreamily positive is no substitute for a realistic understanding of the problems we face. Too much positive thinking and looking inside ourselves for answers lets those who have created this mess escape their responsibility and disarms us from holding them to account. Posted by Martin KelleyWhat Canst Thou Say?: Essentials of Quaker Practice?
'Last month I was asked by the clerk of my Quarterly Meeting to say a few words about the essentials of Quaker practice. In preparation I asked a few Friends what they thought were the essentials.' Posted by Johan MaurerPeterson compiles his "Jesus Loves You!" posts
Over at Facebook we have had long discussions about certiain ones. Sometimes people get tickled, offended or downright inspired. Some in the series are ironic, some silly, some serious. I will let you decide which is which Posted by Martin KelleyAlice M Yaxley: Sustainable economy for the future?
If we experience such a leading and gathering, can our communities reach out to convince others of the joy and liberation that comes from living God's way, in such numbers that we can choose life for the future, avoiding the worst kind of global warming, welcoming God's kingdom worldwide, where justice and peace break out? Posted by Martin KelleyEmerging Diane: New Age Girls (and Boys), Quakers and sweat lodges
I appreciate the Quaker emphasis on finding that of God in everyone, emphasizing grace over sin and understanding every person as having direct access to the light of the Holy Spirit. But if this slides into denying the existence of evil, then we become a society of Pollyannas, hoping to smile injustice away or to melt cruelty because of our radiant "patterns" of good living. Da Nile is a long river. Posted by Martin KelleyMax Carter on Jon Watt's video & young adult Friends finding their homes in broader Quakerism
Young adult Quakers shared their deep concern that they had been shortchanged by their Friends meetings: pastoral Friends by the lack of teaching on Quaker distinctives and the testimonies; liberal Friends by the lack of teaching about the Bible and Christian beliefs. Jon's video displays that he has, indeed, become aware of the rich tapestry of a broader Quakerism – and that he is finding his home in it. Posted by Martin KelleyGroups
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Mysticism - would you care to share your experiences? 15 Replies
I am interested in hearing your experience of mysticism.
Started by Larry Matthews in Quaker Talk. Last reply by Larry Matthews 8 minutes ago.
quaker mapping project 12 Replies
Hello! I spend the tedious times at work putting pinpoints on a google map of all the Quaker meetings in the US. Google already does this for maps if you put in Quaker but they are not color coded ...
Started by Dan Coppock in Techniques & Resources. Last reply by Martin Kelley Nov 4.
Plain Magazine 7 Replies
I'm re-reading The Plain Reader by Scott Savage and am wondering if anyone has back issues of Plain magazine that would part with, or if anyone could scan a couple issues for me?? I'm currently a s...
Started by Beverly in Techniques & Resources. Last reply by Beverly Oct 28.
Light List
I recently finished a place to request to hold people in the light. Please check out http://lightlist.org. You can subscribe to the RSS feed to be notified of people to hold in the light or make a ...
Tagged: website, websites, list, light
Started by Scott Kellum in Techniques & Resources Oct 27.
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Jesus Loves You! Not to be used as a flotation device
Posted by Peterson Toscano on November 3, 2009 at 2:03am — 4 Comments
Sustainable economy for the future
Posted by Alice M Yaxley on October 30, 2009 at 7:52am — 5 Comments
The Jewels of Quakerism Project: All Weekly Surveys, Responses, and Videos
Posted by Callid Keefe-Perry on August 5, 2009 at 9:30am — 9 Comments
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