“To all Friends” — an Adaptation
A 21st-century adaptation of George Fox’s Epistle CXXX, “To all Friends, to dwell in the truth, the life of God, the light, &c.” (1656).
A Quaker’s Buddhist Practice
Deep, mindful silence dissolves borders and illumines our relationship to all that is. Silence, therefore, is a door to wisdom, the “gateless gate” of enlightenment. Metaphor can help guide us on the path to that gate, leading us to life.
A Quaker Easter Meditation on John 20:1-23
In John’s story of the discovery of the Resurrection by Mary the Magdalene, Mary speaks my heart. As have I, she moves from sorrow over loss of a God-object to trust in a Christ-spirit to which we cannot cling.
A Basic Theology for Friends
“A Basic Theology for Friends,” an adaptation of the essay “Quaker Theology in Brief,” is the concluding part of Section I of my work in progress, Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century.
Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century: IIk
“Ecumenism and Universalism” and “James Nayler’s Statement”: Parts 15 and 16 of “The Life of the Spirit” in Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century
Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century: IIj
“Peace and Nonviolence”: Part 14 of “The Life of the Spirit” in Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century
Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century: IIi
“Social Justice” and “Mercy and Generosity”: parts 12 and 13 of “The Life of the Spirit.”
Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century: IIh
Part 11, “Practical Expression of the Life of the Spirit,” of Section II (“The Life of the Spirit”) of Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century.
