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Howard Brod commented on Kevin Camp's blog post 'A Greater Reflection on Eldering'"Kevin,
Might there be a more systemic culture that you yourself have been a victim of, in your meeting, that needs to be addressed? What I'm wondering is how or why your ministry and oversight committee would even want to elder…"
Stephanie Stuckwisch replied to Howard Brod's discussion 'Let's Get Real' in the group Liberal Quakers"One of this weeks editors' picks seems to add to this discussion:
http://throughtheflamingsword.wordpress.com/2013/05/31/the-gathered-meeting-a-call-to-ministry/
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Howard Brod replied to Howard Brod's discussion 'Let's Get Real' in the group Liberal Quakers"Thanks Bill for referring me (us all) to this article by Chuck.
It is apparent that all branches of Quakerism to various degrees are sensing that something is not going right. This is not just a liberal Quaker issue. And from…"
William F Rushby replied to Howard Brod's discussion 'Let's Get Real' in the group Liberal Quakers"Hello again, Howard!
I found this essay by Chuck Fager which seems to speak to the questions you posed in "Let's Get Real". The title is "Down & Dirty With Compost…"
Howard Brod commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'More on Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism and the Bible'"William, you're just fine. I love sarcasm, and find yours endearing and not offensive in the least. I wish you only the best and have always enjoyed your posts. You are charitable and kind to apologize when no offense was taken.
I in turn did…"
Howard Brod commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'More on Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism and the Bible'"Wow. You're onto something William! That would transform the world.
These linguistic and historical things may be of interest to the mind; entertainment and fodder for the mind, if you will. And that is their place. But they have little to do…"
Howard Brod commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'More on Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism and the Bible'"Exactly. I think Jesus would call them "Scribes", and not put much stock in them because his message was a simple one, easily understood by a listening heart."
Howard Brod replied to Howard Brod's discussion 'Let's Get Real' in the group Liberal Quakers"Stephanie,
I appreciate your posts and agree with your wisdom.
One thing my meeting has started to help those who want to go deeper is a weekly adult spiritual group that meets for 30 minutes just before the worship hour. We discuss and share…"
Howard Brod commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'More on Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism and the Bible'"By now you all know how I feel. If it is so complicated that one must "discover" what the originally translated word(s) meant, and if we must rely on linguistic scholars and their opinions, and if there are so many interpretations to sift…"
Randy Oftedahl replied to Howard Brod's discussion 'Let's Get Real' in the group Liberal Quakers"All these Friends speak my mind!
I think our traditional involvement in peace and justice issues is important and important to us spiritually. I don't want us to ignore it. But I agree that our Meetings should be places where…"
Stephanie Stuckwisch replied to Howard Brod's discussion 'Let's Get Real' in the group Liberal Quakers"Our testimonies, Quaker process and even unprogrammed worship have become our golden calf. We forget that there is Something More behind them.
In his blog on 3/19/13. Wes Daniels wrote "Quakerism is open to all people, but it isn't…"
Stephanie Stuckwisch replied to Howard Brod's discussion 'Let's Get Real' in the group Liberal Quakers"I understand what you're saying. I've had this discussion with many Friends.
Liberal Friends as well as Liberation Theology were my path back into religion. I don't want that function to change.
However, if we are concerned about and…"
Paula Roberts replied to Howard Brod's discussion 'Let's Get Real' in the group Liberal Quakers"Jim, I think your post shows a great deal of insight. I had never thought of it this way but as I read your submission it spoke to me. I think this is precisely what's going on.
Early Friends were led to certain positions (such as…"
Jim Wilson replied to Howard Brod's discussion 'Let's Get Real' in the group Liberal Quakers"Dear Friends:
An additional observation stimulated by the posts on this thread: James Schultz noted that his current meeting has a greater focus on spirituality than on social justice. And others have mentioned that there is a yearning…"
Paula Roberts replied to Howard Brod's discussion 'Let's Get Real' in the group Liberal Quakers"Re: "because I need something more and my meeting doesn't get it."
In a nutshell.
Paula"
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- At 6:39pm on 9th mo. 24, 2012, geoffrey kaiser said…
ach...it should have said the 95+% traditional non pastoral meetings served by FGC doubled in size....
Geoffrey
- At 6:37pm on 9th mo. 24, 2012, geoffrey kaiser said…
Hi Howard:
Check arrived, I've had three charts printed up for you, they'll be out tomorrow.
Thee might find the statistics and graphs for the 20th century at the top a bit of a surprise....pastoral churches went from 93,000 to 50,000, the EFI membership was flat...and the 95+ traditional meetings served by the FGC doubled in size.......I'm tempted to post the graphs....What's thee think ?
Geoffrey
- At 5:47pm on 9th mo. 20, 2012, geoffrey kaiser said…
Hi, Howard:
For the charts we also do pay-pal using our e-mail to enter it.
There is a library paper & ink version that should last 100 years or so. It costs us $50 to get a copy made, and then postage as well, and they do need to be framed..... The regular ones should last till the ocean gets to Richmond, (2040 or so).......Been 20 yrs or so since we were at Richmond mtg doing a lecture on the subject.I stopped because I felt I was being drawn into the FUM/EFI frey. Quakerism is my religion, not a sideline or a theological chess game, or a theological tower of Babel. Its not some magic formula that will jettison me into heaven when I'm dead, make it so I'm not responsible for my actions or have some warrior-god come and fix everything.
I rather doubt that becoming part of this club is spiritually wise for me. We'll see.
Geoffrey
- At 8:45am on 9th mo. 15, 2012,
Timothy Bruffy said… How is Powhatan? Amelia Court House is not far south is it? It hath been a long time since I was in that area. . . Campbell has been cooling down, especially in the lower vales and rural areas. Hope thou hast a good day.
Thy humble Friend,
Timothy
- At 2:43pm on 4th mo. 11, 2011,
Paula Deming said… I'm glad to have you hear!
Yours in the Light, Paula
(originally part of Roanoke Friends Meeting)
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