Primitive Christianity Revived, Again
Started this discussion. Last reply by William F Rushby 6th month 28, 2016. 12 Replies 0 Likes
This weekend I went to the gathering of the Wider Fellowship of Conservative Friends. It was held at Stillwater Monthly Meeting in Ohio Yearly Meeting. They have a beautiful and large meetinghouse.…Continue
Posted on 1st mo. 6, 2016 at 2:20pm 0 Comments 3 Likes
Hey folks,
Over on the Quakerism subreddit, a student showed up with a list of questions they needed to ask Quakers about our beliefs and how we put those beliefs into action. I suggested they make a form that could be shared around on here, Twitter, etc. since there are way more Quakers not-on-Reddit than on Reddit. They obliged. Here are their questions
Posted on 10th mo. 27, 2015 at 9:28pm 1 Comment 1 Like
In response to this thread I looked up a bunch of stuff in "Elias Hicks: Quaker Liberal" about Hicks and reason/rationalism, his influences, and how that influenced his theology, because I mentioned his use of reason being criticized in his life and was asked for sources. Here are selected excerpts . I'm only posting one of them in that thread.
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ContinuePosted on 10th mo. 22, 2015 at 10:51am 2 Comments 3 Likes
I recently got my own copy of "Elias Hicks: Quaker Liberal," a book I borrowed from my university's library but did not finish before graduating and returning the book. On page 186, it says that the last page of Hicks' home journal finally answered a question both Friends and non-Friends frequently asked: what is required of a Christian? His answer has 3 parts.
Hi Mackenzie!
I just started listening to your podcast, it's great! I find it really informative as a new Quaker attender. I grew up Catholic too, and appreciate your references to the Catholic faith. Just curious, what led you to wear your head covering? I attend a liberal meeting, but I love plain dress and am interested in learning more about it!
Best,
Annie
Thank you so much for accepting my invitation! I look forward to being your friend and getting to know you better.
Thank thee kindly and blessings to thee!
Hilda
Thank thee for being our Friend and Friending us!
Peace to thee,
Timothy
Dear MacKenzie,
Re Aikido:
In a recent discussion, you wrote, "and then I lay you gently down."
Love it, love it. In my experience, God practices Aikido. :)
Yours in the Light, Paula
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