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Friends & Theology
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Forrest Curo 8th month 5, 2010.

 

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Forrest Curo replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'I want to be a Quaker,but?' in the group Christianity
If I were better tuned in myself, would it bother me that 1) The tradition I joined because I saw it was founded on Truth-- is mistaken in some way, has 'gone wrong' like any other religious tradition, to the extent that 2) Lots of…
10th month 16, 2010
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Rickey D. Whetstone replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'I want to be a Quaker,but?' in the group Christianity
Jeffrey Maybe . . . that unease feeling is . . . God wanting you to spend time with only him . . . and not the Quakers? Rick
10th month 15, 2010
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Forrest Curo replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'I want to be a Quaker,but?' in the group Christianity
This is fine, so far as people are actually encountering 'the Divine' they should be learning all they need to know about the details. What gives me unease is not that Jewish or Buddhist or 'New Age' people might be encountering…
10th month 15, 2010
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Tony Breda replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'I want to be a Quaker,but?' in the group Christianity
I too have often struggled with this issue. I have had Friends who are not Christians per se, share similar reservations. They are not sure they fit in either. For a long time I just wanted everyone to be like me, to share what I believed. Jesus was…
10th month 15, 2010
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Forrest Curo replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'I want to be a Quaker,but?' in the group Christianity
I, too, feel that "non-Theist Quaker" is an example of mislabelling-- but God has made such people a major part of the society we inhabit-- and brought in such a significant number that they'd already come to dominate many Meetings…
9th month 9, 2010
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William F Rushby replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'I want to be a Quaker,but?' in the group Christianity
It sounds as if Christian Friends in the eastern part of Australia need to get together periodically, to worship, fellowship and encourage each other. Bill Rushby
9th month 9, 2010
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Ganeida replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'I want to be a Quaker,but?' in the group Christianity
Jeffery: Australian Quakerism seems by its very nature to be new ageish & I am careful to weigh spoken ministry against the scriptures when I am actually able to attend my Meeting but although I have a strong vocal ministry, which is exercised…
9th month 9, 2010
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Forrest Curo replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'Friends & Theology'
It isn't, you know, a matter of people "wanting to make choices of whom they associate with." Personally, I don't think atheists should become members of Quaker Meetings. Several of them were members of my own Meeting for longer…
8th month 5, 2010
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David Carl replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'Friends & Theology'
For me there is a "conversation" between theology and experiential worship.  They each help to inform and give shape to each other.  What would otherwise be mere ideas come profoundly alive through worship.  
8th month 5, 2010
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Geoffrey Gilmore replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'Friends & Theology'
But would it be okay for a group of those who share the same theology to get together as a distinct meeting, or should we all try to be part of the same organization? Friends have often lamented the divisions that have occurred within the Society of…
12th month 13, 2009
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Micky Jo Myers replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'Friends & Theology'
>>>>>I would ask questions like, 'Have you experienced the power of God in meeting for worship?' 'How has that experience changed you- what specific ways have you been led by the Lord to change your life?'…
12th month 11, 2009
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Micky Jo Myers replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'Friends & Theology'
I am going to use #10 to say I completely disagree with Barclay on 3,5,7,9 and especially 4. :) If I consider myself Quaker, isn't that enough to make me Quaker? If not, I definitely got to get a seat on that deciding committee.
12th month 10, 2009
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Micky Jo Myers replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'Friends & Theology'
In my humble opinion, Quakerism would work best as this: The testimonies (peace, integrity, equality, simplicity) would be something we could all agree on, and act as guiding principles. Then the theology (or anything that might fall under…
12th month 10, 2009
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Jan Lyn Lewis replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'Friends & Theology'
Thank you very much for taking the time to write out this summary, Geoffrey. I am reminded once again to finally get to reading Barclay's Apology. In Friendship, Jan Lyn
11th month 14, 2009
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Tyler Hampton replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'Friends & Theology'
Geoff- That is such a succinct and clear translation of Barclay's propositions. Jeff- I think Barclay would definitely be the place to start...I also recommend his Catechism and Confession I feel that theology in the sense of speaking with…
11th month 13, 2009
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Geoffrey Gilmore replied to Jeffrey Carr's discussion 'Friends & Theology'
Of course there is a place for theology (knowledge of God) among Friends, and a consistent understanding about God which has characterized Friends from the beginning. It goes something like this: 1 Knowledge of God is important. 2 The best way to…
11th month 12, 2009

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At 9:39am on 6th mo. 3, 2010, Pastor Samuel MuderhwaPastor Samuel Muderhwa said…
Dear Carr
thanks so much for your good word.

Samuel
At 4:16pm on 7th mo. 19, 2009, Thomas SkayhanThomas Skayhan said…
Hello Jeffrey, Welcome to the group. Friend Tom Skayhan
 
 
 

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I'm not a parent, so grain of salt ;) I maintain the opinion that setting a good example from the earliest age is what's important. Consistent rules probably have the best chance of being followed. That's not to say "when…
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Zaley Warkentin replied to Elin Hagberg's discussion 'Plain babies and children' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
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