"Sounds promising. I am curious; is the NAF intended to be an Indiana Association, or does it plan outreach beyond that?"
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Quietism Group?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Wilson 1st month 3, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Dear Friends: I'm interested in starting a group here at QuakerQuaker on quietism. The focus would be on the quietist insights of the Quaker tradition and recovering that focus. I'm personally…Continue
Hugh Turford and Quietism
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Carl 8th month 11, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Good Friends: In my ongoing search for Quietist Quaker works the name of Hugh Turford has come up. He seems to have been an advocate of silence, in a pure sense, and an articulate spokesman for a…Continue
Tags: Hugh Turford, History, Quietism, Quaker
On Voting or Not Voting
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Carl 6th month 30, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Good Friends: I was reading some online history of the Quakers and came across a passage where the author said that in the dispute between the Gurneyites and the Wilburites, Gurney urged his audience…Continue
Tags: Politics, Voting, History, Quaker, Wilburites
Quakers Against Cheap Alcohol in Britian
Started 5th month 27, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Good Friends: I thought people here might be interested in this article which was posted at the British site called Ekklesia. It's about a Quaker group seeking to stem the widespread availability of…Continue
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Jim Wilson replied to Howard Brod's discussion 'Let's Get Real' in the group Liberal Quakers"A few responses:
Paula, your journey is my journey. I come from a Buddhist background and my Meeting was open, welcoming, and in every way a perfect fit. And, like you, as I began to explore the Quaker tradition I became more and more…"
Jim Wilson commented on Alice M Yaxley's blog post 'What does Sabbath look like with you?'"Friend Alice:
I keep Sabbath weekly. But I work on First Day. After Meeting for Worship I have to dash off to work. It's a 24-7 world, as you post notes.
Because of my scheduling situation, I have declared Tuesday my…"
Jim Wilson commented on Jim Wilson's blog post 'Finding One's Way in Silence'"Clem and Stephanie:
Thanks for your comments. Stephanie, the 'Guide' advocates for a daily practice at home, and I get the impression that stillness was widely practice by ordinary Quakers on a daily basis, though I'm not sure…"
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Jim Wilson's blog post 'Finding One's Way in Silence'"We need to offer instruction in being still, a term I prefer to silence. It may be a technique like centering prayer or simply sharing our own experiences.
Early Friends encouraged members to maintain daily practice in their homes. For myself, I…"
Clem Gerdelmann commented on Jim Wilson's blog post 'Finding One's Way in Silence'"Jim, I can not agree with you more - why aren't Meetings offering even the most obvious helps(see my blog, "Pedantry") to benefiting from being "children of Light"? And, of course, addressing our childish(as opposed to…"
Jim Wilson posted a blog postFinding One's Way in Silence
I was reading the other day the book 'Keeping Silence' by C. W. McPherson who is an Episcopal priest and spiritual director. McPherson found himself guiding people in their spiritual practice. One of the most difficult practices, he found, was for people to be silent: "If I ever thought that keeping silence was easy, my congregation taught me otherwise. From time to time as a parish priest, I recommended they try spiritual pracices, such as memorizing a psalm or reading the Bible daily. But…See More
Jim Wilson replied to Ryan Burgett's discussion 'Looking for peace books'"Friend Ryan:
I recommend Barclay's 'Apology'; the very end of it is an extensive and passionate demonstration for the peace witness. It is Barclay at his best. The tone is committed yet also meticulous in its…"
Jim Wilson commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'John Punshon's Hopes for Friends'"Friend Doug:
I'm interested by the connection with the Holiness Movement. Can you recommend an introduction to this stream of Protestant thought?
Thanks,
Jim"
Jim Wilson commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'Unity and Disunity Among Friends: A Tale of Web Links'"Friend Jane:
That question, about the tendency of U.S. Quakers to splinter and schism, is, I think, useful to ponder. Tentatively, I think at least part of the answer is sociological. Americans are hyper-individualistic as a…"
Jim Wilson posted a blog postThe Method of the Prayer of Inward Silence According to the 'Guide to True Peace'
The Method of the Guide The ‘Guide to True Peace’ offers a simple method of prayer, referred to as the prayer of inward silence. The method is stated in Chapter 1: “We must retire from all outward objects, and silence all the desires and wandering imaginations of the mind; that in this profound silence of the whole soul, we may hearken to the ineffable voice of the Divine Teacher. We must listen with an attentive ear; for it is a still, small voice. It is not indeed a voice uttered in words,…See More
Jim Wilson posted a blog postA Brief History of 'A Guide to True Peace'
A Brief History of ‘A Guide to True Peace’ Dear Friends: What follows is a brief textual history of the Quaker contemplative work, “A Guide to True Peace”. The work is based on the works of three continental Quietists; Madam Guyon, Archbishop Fenelon, Miguel Molinos. The ‘Guide’ weaves together passages from these authors’ works. Primary sources include “A Short Method of Prayer” by Guyon, “The Spiritual Guide” by Molinos, and “Maxims of the Saints” by Fenelon. These works are not quoted…See More
Jim Wilson commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'Fundamentalism Among Quakers — Brinton’s View'"Friend Barbara speaks my mind. My reading of early Journals is not systematic and probalby not as extensive as Barbara's. Having said that, I think I can confidently say that it is difficult to go for very many pages without…"
Jim Wilson commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'Prescribing Versus Seeking: Reader Comments on Creeds'"Dr. Arnold:
That's an illuminating post. A question: suppose someone said that they think that carpet bombing any country that is anti-American (left undefined) is compatible with being a Quaker? I suspect that most Quakers, and by…"
Jim Wilson commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'Prescribing Versus Seeking: Reader Comments on Creeds'"I'm wondering if the difficulty with creeds might be in how we read them rather than in having them. There are different ways of reading and comprehending religious literature. Personally, for example, I have no problem with the…"
"From allusions in the synoptic gospels it looks like Jesus, like other 1st Century Jews, considered certain apocalyptic works of the time to be 'Scripture'. Or, at least, he assumed that his hearers would recognized and understand…"
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Finding One's Way in Silence
Posted on 4th mo. 18, 2013 at 12:22pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I was reading the other day the book 'Keeping Silence' by C. W. McPherson who is an Episcopal priest and spiritual director. McPherson found himself guiding people in their spiritual practice. One of the most difficult practices, he found, was for people to be silent:
"If I ever thought that keeping silence was easy, my congregation taught me otherwise. From time to time as a parish priest, I recommended they try spiritual pracices, such as memorizing a psalm or reading…
Continue The Method of the Prayer of Inward Silence According to the 'Guide to True Peace'
Posted on 3rd mo. 6, 2013 at 11:04am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Method of the Guide
The ‘Guide to True Peace’ offers a simple method of prayer, referred to as the prayer of inward silence. The method is stated in Chapter 1:
“We must retire from all outward objects, and silence all the desires and wandering imaginations of the mind; that in this profound silence of the whole soul, we may hearken to the ineffable voice of the Divine Teacher. We must listen with an attentive ear; for it is a still, small voice. It is…
Continue A Brief History of 'A Guide to True Peace'
Posted on 3rd mo. 4, 2013 at 1:22pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A Brief History of ‘A Guide to True Peace’
Dear Friends:
What follows is a brief textual history of the Quaker contemplative work, “A Guide to True Peace”.
The work is based on the works of three continental Quietists; Madam Guyon, Archbishop Fenelon, Miguel Molinos. The ‘Guide’ weaves together passages from these authors’ works. Primary sources include “A Short Method of Prayer” by Guyon, “The Spiritual Guide” by Molinos, and “Maxims of the…
Continue The Bible in the 'Guide to True Peace'
Posted on 2nd mo. 1, 2013 at 12:04pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
The Bible in the ‘Guide’
The presence of the Bible in the Quaker work ‘A Guide to True Peace’ is pervasive. This is in keeping with traditional Quaker writings. The Bible is used in the ‘Guide’ as a proof text, meaning that the point of view that the ‘Guide’ presents is placed in a biblical context and supported by numerous biblical quotations.
There are 102 quotes from the Bible in a work that is roughly 80 pages (the number of pages varies somewhat…
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- At 11:31am on 5th mo. 24, 2012,
Paula Deming said… Thank thee, Jim!
Incidentally, I am a native of Northern California--Davis.
- At 1:45pm on 1st mo. 18, 2011,
David L. Hoffman said… Hi Jim,
I'm look forward to seeing you soon. This week would be good for a West County meetup or book store visit.
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