Leaving Liberal Quakerism: What Love Would Have Me Do
After four decades of membership and ministry, I find myself a conscientious objector to today’s Liberal Quakerism.
After four decades of membership and ministry, I find myself a conscientious objector to today’s Liberal Quakerism.
Perhaps my most concise vocal ministry yet: a pointer, from Johannine scripture, to the essence of Quaker faith and practice.
“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.
“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
“Peace and Nonviolence”: Part 14 of “The Life of the Spirit” in Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century
“Social Justice” and “Mercy and Generosity”: parts 12 and 13 of “The Life of the Spirit.”
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.
Parts 9 & 10, “Personal, Family, and Community Life” and “Meditative Prayer,” of Section II (“The Life of the Spirit”) of Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century.
Parts 7 & 8, “The Meeting as Caring Community” and “The Use and Nurture of Gifts,” of Section II (“The Life of the Spirit”) of Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century.
Part 6, “Meeting for Business (Quaker Decision-making),” of Section II (“The Life of the Spirit”) of Quaker Faith & Practice for the 21st Century.