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Friends and the Pledge, the Anthem, and Courtrooms: Eschewing the Sacraments of Liberal Democracy
Grand Rapids Friends Meeting has had an ongoing email discussion over the weekend over the appropriate response by Quakers to the expectations of the nation state. A young Freind asked me whether I…Continue
Tags: equality, anthems, Pledges, democracy, rights
Started 2nd month 15, 2010
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Robb Yurisko commented on scot miller's blog post 'Admiting I'm not marginalized: The blessings of dual membership'
scot miller replied to funnel101's discussion 'Buddhist Quakers?'"True Religion is unconditional love. I could not agree more. And unconditional love can be expressed in a number of ways, so that each of us remain challenged inour ability to articluate our experiences of such love. I am not arguing against this…"
scot miller replied to funnel101's discussion 'Buddhist Quakers?'"Joey, You have fully understood me, and detailed much more succinctly and in a more Friendly manner than I tend to. I do not take this to be an agreement, but I certainly feel heard. Thank you, Scot"
scot miller replied to funnel101's discussion 'Buddhist Quakers?'"I would like to crearly re-state that I am not in favor of a "Jesus-only" world, nor am I claiming that Jesus is the only way to salvation. I do not believe that the world need be evangelized in the name of Jesus, or the God of Abraham.…"
scot miller replied to funnel101's discussion 'Buddhist Quakers?'"Hmmm.... I am an Adult ministries Director at a very liberal UMC church. they hired me as a Quaker. They indicated they did not want me to teach them Quakerism, but Christian theology, and that I would develop theology and membership courses, as…"
scot miller replied to Matthew S.'s discussion 'Military Service?'"Rosemary, You have the wisdom that my personality always tries to bury. Your post in response to Matthew has been the most thoughtful and productive part of may First Day. Thank you for gently suggesting a bit a clearness for our Friend, and even…"
scot miller replied to Matthew S.'s discussion 'Military Service?'"Uhh, sorry that I might have been condescending. By your response to what I wrote, you have already made up your mind, considering your ability to justify your wishes by using the witness of so many Friends. I could have don that by suggesting you…"
scot miller replied to Matthew S.'s discussion 'Military Service?'"I agree that the Quaker position on taking positions related to the military in any capacity goes against our Peace Testimony. However, the fact that this is a Quaker ethic means just that. You do not have to be a Quaker, or a pacifist, to attend…"
scot miller posted a blog postJesus Responds Publicly to Terrorism
Drawing by Carol Vander Nat Grand Rapids, MISee More
Nanna Kapp replied to scot miller's discussion 'Friends and Modalism' in the group Christianity"Friend James,
I am in agreement with what you have written. Simply explained, and especially the last few lines which shows the similarity of my own experiences. Thank you for sharing this.
Peace to you,
Nanna Kapp"
Nanna Kapp commented on scot miller's blog post 'A few thoughts on ethics'"Wow! This is on fire Scot (in a very good way). There is so much food for thought here. Thank you for sharing this. I will surely be re-reading to take in more.
Peace to you,
Nanna Kapp"
scot miller posted a blog postA few thoughts on ethics
The stories we tell to one another reveal much about who we are, and what we believe. In my family, the children love to hear stories of how mom and dad met, or the ice storm that was occurring when mom went into labor with Micah. With Emma, we didn’t even own a car, and relied on neighbors to drive us 15 miles to the hospital. Such stories, which are similar to those narratives told by most families, not only keep our children or friends amused. Stories of our lives are integral pieces of…See More
"I just tend not to be on anyone's theological spectrum. Being all things to all people (often the wrong things) and thereby confusing to most.
The rule at Pendle Hill was "In speaking, use the theological language that makes sense to you,…"
"If you want to label my position, try "Low-Christology/high-anthropology."
Jesus was not "merely human" and neither are we.
In the language of another religion, "Atman is Brahman." (But Atman hides itself beneath a…"
"I wouldn't need an apology for “being attacked,” even if I had been.
I would, however, like better attention to what I've been saying, enough to distinguish it from certain things I haven't been saying, no matter how many…"
scot miller replied to scot miller's discussion 'Friends and Modalism' in the group Christianity"First, it's great to hear from you Benjamin! E mail me at my earlham address so we can catch up. Also, after writing this post, I realize that it is impossibly negative, and apologize to Forest for what might seem like an attack. I believe I…"
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Jesus Responds Publicly to Terrorism
Drawing by Carol Vander Nat Grand Rapids, MI
Posted on 9th mo. 18, 2010 at 1:30pm
A few thoughts on ethics
The stories we tell to one another reveal much about who we are, and what we believe. In my family, the children love to hear stories of how mom and dad met, or the ice storm that was occurring when mom went into labor with Micah. With Emma, we didn’t even own a car, and relied on neighbors to drive us 15 miles to the hospital. Such stories, which are similar to those narratives told by most families, not only keep our children or friends amused. Stories of our lives are integral pieces of… Continue
Posted on 7th mo. 17, 2010 at 2:40pm — 1 Comment
Admiting I'm not marginalized: The blessings of dual membership
My God, My God – Why hast thou made me so different!
To begin with, I have never felt a love like I feel from the Creator God. I have never felt drawn to be close to anyone in a healthy way until I could accept that I was loved. YHWH’s love for me made it possible for me to love others, even my enemies. I know YHWH and the divine desire for my life because of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, who I deem as being the person in history through whom salvation comes. I believe this salvation is… Continue
To begin with, I have never felt a love like I feel from the Creator God. I have never felt drawn to be close to anyone in a healthy way until I could accept that I was loved. YHWH’s love for me made it possible for me to love others, even my enemies. I know YHWH and the divine desire for my life because of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, who I deem as being the person in history through whom salvation comes. I believe this salvation is… Continue
Posted on 1st mo. 13, 2010 at 12:13pm — 10 Comments
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- At 11:04pm on 12th mo. 20, 2009,
Rickey D. Whetstone said… - Nice photo of wonderful young man with a great destiny.
rick
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