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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

February 14, 2016 in Faith and Practice, Quaker convergence, Quakerism.

Christ Within You: A Quaker Manifesto

[W]ithin us is a relational spirit that “never consents” to selfishness. That holy spirit, which we tend to repress, constantly critiques our attitudes and actions, … wanting to awaken us to the divine power and wisdom waiting in our hearts.

April 23, 2015 in George Fox, Peace, Primitive Quakerism, Quaker convergence, Quaker worship, Quakerism.

Quaker Theology in Brief

Primitive Quakerism … was hyperfocused on the power for/of living righteously. To bring that vision into the 21st century requires no elaboration but, on the contrary, invites further simplification.

April 8, 2013 in Faith and Practice, Primitive Quakerism, Quaker convergence, Quakerism.

Confessing Together that Christ Is Come

Is the confession that “Christ is come in the flesh” at the point of convergence for theistic and nontheistic Friends? As Bierce might ask, “Can such things be?” The phrase “Christ is come in the flesh” is from 1 John 4:1-4. Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God:…

August 29, 2009 in Nontheism, Primitive Quakerism, Quaker convergence, Quakerism.

Worship, Nontheism, & Convergence

“And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.” (Acts 2:1) In seventeen years of online discussions with other Quakers, I have found that Friends who hold belief in the personal God of Western tradition may have a difficult time understanding even the possibility of worship…

August 21, 2009 in Nontheism, Quaker convergence, Quaker worship, Quakerism.

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