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Nikolas Southwell replied to Jess Easter's discussion 'Can one be Quaker and Jewish?' in the group Liberal Quakers
I totaly disagree that as you put it
"Both traditional Judaism and traditional Quakerism have their own gods and they aren't the same. So I guess the question comes down to, do you have a relationship with God and if so, who is that…
Nikolas Southwell replied to Rick Seifert's discussion 'As others see us: Quakers as "suicide cult"?'
Personaly I would not be against humanitarian military i ntervention, as long as it was approved and carried out by the UN, and not by one specific country (like America). I dont have a problem with use of force if there is no other way…
Paula Deming commented on Nikolas Southwell's blog post 'Where is the line drawn?'
David, your experience mirrors mine! And, indeed, I did run away, for an entire year, but knew during that time that I had to return. I did a lot of study and interior work during that year. And this was a gentle meeting that generally spoke…
David Carl commented on Nikolas Southwell's blog post 'Where is the line drawn?'
Nikolas, if you genuinely want to understand why nontheists come to meeting, they have written extensively on that topic on the web. There should be no shortage of material if you want to seek it out. would be a place to start. In…
Nikolas Southwell commented on Rickey D. Whetstone's blog post 'Sheep and Goats'
You make an excellant point my friend....
Nikolas Southwell commented on Rickey D. Whetstone's blog post 'The struggle between Good and Evil'
I concur with Forrest.....
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Nikolas Southwell's blog post 'Where is the line drawn?'
I also agree with Richard and Paula. As I said in my earlier, we need open, tolerant discussion so that all sides can have clarity.
Nikolas Southwell commented on Nikolas Southwell's blog post 'Where is the line drawn?'
I think Richard has said it best, but Paula also raises a good point. We don't want to drive away genuine seekers. But I feel that we must at all costs, as Richard said, maintain that we are a religious society, and that we…
Paula Deming commented on Nikolas Southwell's blog post 'Where is the line drawn?'
Yes, Richard. Thank you. We are responsible for the tone set in worship.
And I hope that an a-theist attender who applies for membership is asked careful, loving questions, and listened to deeply. The goal would be to ascertain whether the…
Richard B. Miller commented on Nikolas Southwell's blog post 'Where is the line drawn?'
I would say that it is good to offer hospitality and welcome to atheists who are drawn to meeting. After all, it is likely that they are being drawn by the God they don't consciously believe in. But it is important that we quietly…
Paula Deming commented on Nikolas Southwell's blog post 'Where is the line drawn?'
Yes, Nikolas, your experience, and Stephanie's, are examples of intolerance. Distressing.
I feel a concern about using nontheism as a reason for withholding membership. Given the trouble we all have with language and making sense of our…
Nikolas Southwell commented on Nikolas Southwell's blog post 'Where is the line drawn?'
I would like to say that I would not ban nontheists from attending, but only from joining the Society. In my own experience i have experienced being told that religion was a "fantasy" by a "nontheist" in one meeting, in response…
Paula Deming commented on Nikolas Southwell's blog post 'Where is the line drawn?'
Dear Friends,
The question is, "where do we draw the line?" I have my idea of where it should be drawn, but I wish to say how glad I am that the line was not drawn for me at "a-theism/non-theism/agnostic." I was raised agnostic,…
Rosemary Gould commented on Nikolas Southwell's blog post 'Where is the line drawn?'
There may only be one inspired message during a particular worship hour and many messages where Friends respond to what is said and felt (or so it seems to me). But I am sometimes led to spend time in silence reflecting on the past and noticing how…
Rosemary Gould commented on Nikolas Southwell's blog post 'Where is the line drawn?'
I am very fortunate in belonging to a liberal meeting that has been completely accepting of Christian ministry from me, so I don't know that I can answer your question, Nicholas, about meetings where there is a majority that doesn't accept…
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Where is the line drawn?
Since the RELIGIOUS (emphasis mine) Society of Friends now welcomes "non-thesist" members, will it also open up to military quakers, or hedonistic quakers or to any other group of people who want to join without changing anything about their lifestyle or beliefs? I'm not trying to offend anyone, but I cant really understand the point of joining the RELIGIOUS Society of Friends, if you are irreligious. Surley joining the humanist society, or something similar would be more appropriate?…
ContinuePosted on 2nd mo. 18, 2011 at 1:30pm — 18 Comments
Trusting the Scriptures?
Given that Friends reject much of the descisions of the early Church councils (Nicea etc.). Why then do we agree to the scriptures decided upon by the Church councils. What about those expressions of the early church the Shepard of Hermas and the Gospel of Thomas? What about the Peshitta (the Arimaic bible) used in the Indian and Syriac churches?It is said to be far older than the Greek bible we have in the west, and it does NOT include Revelation (thank goodness i hear you cry!) or John… Continue
Posted on 2nd mo. 11, 2011 at 11:10am — 17 Comments
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- At 10:22am on 1st mo. 11, 2010,
Alice M Yaxley said… - I noticed that The free intro of Brian McLaren's 'The last word ...' mentions his daughter wrestling with the questions about Hell, don't know if you have come across that? I haven't read the book.
- At 3:13am on 1st mo. 5, 2010,
Alice M Yaxley said…
- Have you come across Gwyn, Dandelion & Peat's book "Heaven on earth: Quakers and the second coming"? I think it is a great introduction to Quaker theology.
- At 11:00am on 10th mo. 19, 2009,
Martin Kelley said… - Hi Nikolas! Welcome to QuakerQuaker. I assume you're the fellow that was in contact with Bruce Bishop in Northwest Yearly Meeting asking for Christian Friends in Cornwall? He passed the inquiry on to me and there's been a bit of a small flurry of emails and Facebook postings. Here on QQ, Raye posted a list of locations of Ohio Yearly Meeting Friends in response to the emails--many Christian Friends throughout the world have affiliated with Ohio and it serves as a kind of international network. I know AliceMYaxley has also been making inquiries for you and she's here too, so you might check with her if you haven't already made contact.
As the publisher of QQ, do let me know any ideas you have. I'd like this to serve as a place where Christian Friends and seekers can find one another across the distances. We're still figuring out the actual mechanics to that and any suggestions are welcome.
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Called Out, Called In: Maggie Harrison's Loving Challenge
There is a prophet in our midst, and her name is Maggie Harrison. Rousing many like fire, making my skin itch at being possibly excluded from this club that I don't even belong to, really (when asked if I am a Quaker, I always respond, 'Not yet.'), but want to think I can put on and off like so much-- clothing?And, nakedness. Taking off the mantle of Religious Identity, making space for the un-knowingness of living INTO something, removing armor and scaffold and hard won (or not so hard won)…See More
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Caroline Gulian replied to Elin Hagberg's discussion 'Plain babies and children' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
First of all, Mazel Tov! Prayers to your pregnancy, may it be a healthy, happy event in your life.
With my children, I have raised them with my beliefs, explained why I dress Plain for worship, and leave them with what I have taught in hopes…
Paula Roberts replied to Elin Hagberg's discussion 'Plain babies and children' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
Congratulations Elin! I don't have children so I'm going to speculate, but I don't think raising your kids differently from other people is going to injure them at all. Of course I am surrounded by people who are doing that very…
Barbara Smith replied to Elin Hagberg's discussion 'Plain babies and children' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
Elin - Congratulations! The bigger question you are raising is how to bring up spiritually healthy children in an unhealthy world! We have nine children and homeschooled all of them right from the start. They are amazing people and I know for a fact…
Mackenzie replied to Lauren Smith's discussion 'Parenting as a Friend'
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…
Zaley Warkentin replied to Elin Hagberg's discussion 'Plain babies and children' in the group Plainness & Simplicity
My thought would be to provide your child with both options and let them choose day to day...
When I was much younger I was dressed both plain and modern, but as I grew older my parents encouraged me to dress mainstream. In my case, I became more…
Plain babies and children
I am expecting a baby if everything goes well this summer. I just want to hear if there are any thoughts about teaching and showing the plain way to children. The table is open and I just want to hear what you think about this, is it even possible in today's society to raise children like that?As both me and my partner wear mainly clothes of a modern make we will buy 'normal' clothes for our children but try buy a lot of things second hand or try to swap them with others. When our child is a…See More
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Daily Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 32 and 1 Corinthians 5
Deuteronomy 32 – The Song of Moses [the number of verses equals the number of letters in the Hebrew alphabet – 23 - times 3. It concludes the teaching books of the Old Testament: “my teaching will fall like drops of rain and form on the earth like dew. My words will fall like showers on young plants, like gentle rain on tender grass” (32:2). From the beginning, the Judeo-Christian vision has been that we humans are here on earth as creations of a “mighty,” “just” and “perfect” God, who seeks…See More
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