"Fascinating. While I personally have not yet had a near-death experience I did have an extremely powerful experience at the death bed of a very dear friend of mine. She had suffered from clinical depression periodically for most of her life and had…"
QuakerQuaker
Primitive Christianity Revived, Again
QuakerQuaker
Primitive Christianity Revived, Again
-
Patricia Barber
- Keedysville, MD
- United States
- Blogs (7)
- Discussions
- Quaker Gatherings
- Quaker Beliefs/Groups
- Quaker Photos
- Photo Albums
- Quaker Videos
Patricia Barber's Page
Latest Activity
"On my brief excursions I've been uncomfortably overwhelmed with the oddity of me being one place, my body another... but yeah, aside from that I felt like 'me'.
Another person's observation of someone else's dying...…"
James C Schultz commented on Patricia Barber's blog post 'This Life or the Afterlife'"Based on a very short interval in the midst of a heart attack I can report that based on my small sample my distinct personality seemed to be intact after leaving the body I had occupied up to that time. However I am happier to report that the…"
Patricia Barber commented on Patricia Barber's blog post 'This Life or the Afterlife'"Forrest -- I love the idea of a "duringlife". That is sort of a Mormon idea, actually. They believe that we are just on one long continuum that starts before we are born and continues onwards to when we eventually become gods ourselves.…"
"Really it's all just one duringlife...
If/as you see what your 'soul' is, it's quite impossible to imagine that coming to an end. But this observation, of course, doesn't necessarily tell you what kind of experience…"
Patricia Barber commented on Patricia Barber's blog post 'This Life or the Afterlife'"Well, I think Charles's idea was really just a thought experiment that I found interesting because I have always been struck by how little Friends seem to worry about the afterlife (speaking as a liberal Friend). While I am sure that many…"
James C Schultz commented on Patricia Barber's blog post 'This Life or the Afterlife'"I don't see any basis for your friend's position. While I have a firm belief in the afterlife I agree with you that we are called to live our present lives focused on living it with God in the here and now, balancing works with faith…"
Patricia Barber posted a blog postThis Life or the Afterlife
A good friend of mine posted a blog a couple of days ago in which he floated the idea that to achieve an afterlife you have to "nurture and exercise your potential immortal soul to enable it to survive the death of your body," in much the same way that you have to make the effort to learn algebra in order to solve quadratic equations. (http://blog.american.com/2012/01/a-policy-free-post-on-life-after-death/)…See More
Patricia Barber commented on Sarah Spencer's event 'Reading Early Friends: Francis Howgill'"Thank you, Sarah."
Patricia Barber commented on Sarah Spencer's event 'Reading Early Friends: Francis Howgill'"Really interested. Can't find anywhere on site that tells what the cost is. ???
"
Patricia Barber posted a blog postOn Stilling the Howler Monkeys
For my first 15 1/2 years at Quaker meeting, I endeavored mightily in silent worship to suck the incessant internal chatter out of my head in order to create that perfect "vacuum" that God, presumably, was eagerly waiting to fill. I tried all the usual techniques - mantras, short prayers, visualizations (candles, light, waterfalls), stern imprecations ("Shut up, brain!"), pep talks, etc etc etc. Needless to say, very little of this was particularly effective. The howler monkeys in my head…See More
John Edminster commented on Patricia Barber's blog post 'Primitive Christianity Revived - But Not By Us'"Dear Barbara, Forrest, Steve, Micah, and others who have been participating in this conversation in spirit,
Thank you all! I often get angry at my meeting for its "lukewarmness" and then discover that it was my own…"
"The "rich young man" problem. That-- as people generally interpret it-- is one which we individually and collectively suffer from.
But the example in the Bible was really about something else. The source of his wealth had to lay in…"
Patricia Barber commented on Patricia Barber's blog post 'Primitive Christianity Revived - But Not By Us'"Steven,
I absolutely agree. When my husband (an Episcopalian) read this post, he went a little pale. I am also aware that most of us can approach any call only with baby steps, according to our measure of the Light. I do think we need to be aware,…"
Micah Bales commented on Patricia Barber's blog post 'Primitive Christianity Revived - But Not By Us'"Patricia - I'm glad for your words, and I'm happy to say that there are some Friends in your area that are trying to live into the vision that you lay out. It would be great to get together with you sometime and discuss the…"
Steven Davison commented on Patricia Barber's blog post 'Primitive Christianity Revived - But Not By Us'"While reading your words, Barbara, I kept thinking of "the rich young man" of the gospels who asks, "What must I do to enter the kingdom of heaven?" ultimately, Jesus tells him to sell everything he has and "come follow…"
Profile Information
- About Me
- Member of Goose Creek Monthly Meeting in Lincoln, VA. Liberal Friend with Wilburite tendencies.
- Website/Blog
- http://www.headuponastone.blogspot.com
Patricia Barber's Blog
This Life or the Afterlife
A good friend of mine posted a blog a couple of days ago in which he floated the idea that to achieve an afterlife you have to "nurture and exercise your potential immortal soul to enable it to survive the death of your body," in much the same way that you have to make the effort to learn algebra in order to solve quadratic equations. (…
ContinuePosted on 2nd mo. 3, 2012 at 12:00pm — 7 Comments
On Stilling the Howler Monkeys
For my first 15 1/2 years at Quaker meeting, I endeavored mightily in silent worship to suck the incessant internal chatter out of my head in order to create that perfect "vacuum" that God, presumably, was eagerly waiting to fill. I tried all the usual techniques - mantras, short prayers, visualizations (candles, light, waterfalls), stern imprecations ("Shut up, brain!"), pep talks, etc etc etc. Needless to say, very little of this was particularly effective. The howler monkeys in my…
ContinuePosted on 1st mo. 14, 2012 at 5:02pm
Primitive Christianity Revived - But Not By Us
I think it's safe to say that if George Fox or William Penn came to my house looking to see how their vision of Quakerism as primitive Christianity revived was progressing, they would be pretty disappointed. They would find a well-intentioned, averagely good person who is completely committed to recreating the Kingdom of God on earth, as long as it doesn't impinge too much on her comfortable life style, status in the community or retirement plans. She believes fervently that the…
ContinuePosted on 12th mo. 31, 2011 at 12:41pm — 8 Comments
"Convincement" or "Uncertainment" - A Liberal Friend's Dilemma
While I could never be mistaken for a fundamentalist, I have a childish yearning for a completely literal burning bush-type experience, or perhaps one day, while driving to New York, (Damascus not being handy), I suddenly find myself being yanked from my car and cast down upon the side of the interstate and a voice tells me in no uncertain terms that this is Jesus speaking and you, Patricia, had better take heed! Now that's the sort of experience that leaves no room for doubt. Why is…
ContinuePosted on 12th mo. 10, 2011 at 6:00pm — 23 Comments
Comment Wall
- No comments yet!
About QuakerQuaker
QuakerQuaker is a community of Friends exploring Primitive Christianity Revived: plain witness, ministry, beliefs. Quaker blogs, photos, videos & gatherings. Learn More.
Subscribe in a reader
Get daily emails
Facebook
iTunes / Podcast
Twitter / Twitter Quaker List
Support:
Make a One-Time Online Donation (Paypal)
Advertise
Latest Activity
Stephanie Stuckwisch posted a blog postEncounter with an Inebriated Angel on a Metro Bus
I've met people who I've thought of as angels. Generally, they've been kind, soft spoken and d0 not…See More
William F Rushby replied to Missy's discussion 'Where's the Quaker in Quaker?'"My response to your comments is that a collection of people called Friends who want to function as…"
Olivia replied to Missy's discussion 'Where's the Quaker in Quaker?'"Okay, what about this version then:
Anyone who WANTS to join together, and do the hard work of…"
Olivia replied to Aaron Clark's discussion 'The Differences Between Christians And Quakers'"Good idea to share these thoughts, Ian!
What does real Christian or follower of Christ mean to…"
Paula Deming replied to Missy's discussion 'Where's the Quaker in Quaker?'"I'm with you, Olivia. I agree. I have no answers. And others may say I'm all wet.…"
Olivia replied to Missy's discussion 'Where's the Quaker in Quaker?'"So then are we utterly failing to be Ourselves......IN COMMUNITY ??
When faced with the fact that…"
Paula Deming replied to Missy's discussion 'Where's the Quaker in Quaker?'"William, thank you for your observations. I have been contemplating what Howard wrote and have felt…"
Jim Wilson posted a blog postRobert Barclay and Quaker Quietism
In the ‘Introduction’ to ‘The Second Period of Quakerism’ by William Braithwaite, Rufus Jones…See More
© 2012 Created by QuakerQuaker.
