Pauliyai- have you heard of the word fascist, who on earth are you to decide who has and who has not got the right to be at a quaker meeting, you are typical of many quakers I have met, shame on you.
Quakers always seem so peaceful and kind. I've been very interested in Quakers. The Quakers have always stood up for what is right; they were one of the two groups that spoke against Japanese internment. I'm looking to join a Quaker church this month :)
if you worship nothing, you have no business going to a Quaker house of meeting. The pioneer Quakers worshiped the Almighty God and the Quaker faith is founded on God and in Jesus Christ who is the Light and that of God in Every man. We believe in the Triune God. Why can t you join the Buddhist who worship "nothing"?
if you worship nothing, you have no business going to a quaker house of meeting. The pioneer quakers worshipped the Almighty God and the quaker faith is founded on God and in Jesus Christ who is the Light and that of God in Every man. We believe in the Triune God. Why can t you join the Bidhist who worship "nothing"?
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I think the kind of quakerism you people are talking about is not authentic quakerism, real quakerism is founded on Jesus, the bible, the Triune God AND INDEED IT IS A CHRITIAN Community. Anything less than that is western atheism and mystism. Read the works of Barclay, Gerge Fox and see that quakers are very spiritual.
Yes, true Quakerism is Christ-centered and is not anything like what this video is about. In fact, I have no clue what this video has to do with Quakerism. For more information about true Quakerism, I would refer viewers to the Web site of Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative). Quakerism was commonly referred to as "Primitive Christianity Revived."
There is a tiny group of 'Conservative' Quakers in the UK too who have no affiliation to BYM but for the most part there is a broad spectrum on the 'Christocentric - universalist' continuum, a lot of open seeking and discussion and fortunately not too much credal posturing. The revival of Christianity is not necessarily served by exact mimicry of its historical forms.
how horrible, that someone would watch this video, and these good wholesome people, and the first thing they can say is, "THAT'S NOT CHRISTIANITY THEY'RE WRONG!!!"
the founder of Quakerism, George Fox, explains that the bible does not assert the trinity, that is a catholic construct, so if you're talking about a triune God, you're not talking about primitive christianity/Quakerism. Also, the point of quakerism is be still in the spirit from which the scriptures were created, the scriptures are not necessary, just useful.
@waynie11 from which book do you get this information? George Fox was not a theologian Pa se, he sought God and found Him, the bible should not assert something to be believed but God reveals Himself in the bible as triune and see anyother way God says about Himself. Barclay the Quaker Theologian explains this well.
I thought it was a very good point at 7min 30 secs about Quakers speaking up, not just about peace, but also on materialistic values that seem to so dominate our culture - and living simply.
I'm glad to see that some videos now exist on Quakerism. There was a time on Youtube when there was almost nothing.
This is the second part of a 28 minute DVD (YouTube restrict videos to 10 minutes). I think you will get a more balanced picture if you also view part 1 which covers worship, where God is central for most Quakers.
As usual with things Quaker this depicts a very pleasant way, but it seems as more of a club than anything based upon prophetic faith. I didnt hear God mentioned once (which is typically contemporary Quaker). Quakers seem to be more about Quaker than about God.
Great videos...I have to wonder: Since some Quakers are not Christian and some are even NonTheists, are there ever any "earth shattering" disagreements or bad feelings between members? Or does everyone allow each other to exist peacefully in the group with their individual beliefs? Thanks and once again...Nice videos..Very informative!
People's personal beliefs are kept more or less to themselves, and so their ideas, which may be conflicting, are rarely brought out. I am a nontheist quaker, and so when we read the bible in first day school, i simply work to interpret the messages and ignore the things about God and miracles and the sort. It works out very well. I think that the Quaker faith will grow in the future because more and more people will have a sense of appeal to a free worship and not strictly organized service.
"we read the bible in first day school, i simply work to interpret the messages and ignore the things about God and miracles and the sort." -- that's quite strange...... although we do that with every book we read, it's a bit confusing for me to read a bible like that...!! :o
@ubersoxfanjpm I woudn't want to be judgemental but when you say 'free worship' whom do you worship? Baal?SELF? air? nothing? the first quaker quaked at what?
@pauliyai I worship nothing. I just go, embrace the stillness and contemplate things, not God or anything like that though. I just take meeting as my time for settling.
I am so glad you have this posted. I am doing a project on quaker life and this is really useful in understanding some of the motives behind some of the practices. Thanks so much.
This seems very nice and gentle. However, my concern is that this sort of meeting could become a 'social club' rather than worship of the Christian God.
I was not familiar with Quakerism but this has told me a lot and it sounds like a fantastic way to express your spirituality with like minded people. Thanks
George Fox. It's not "thin air", unless you would consider the Holy Spirit as such, I wouldn't. Some of us quakers are more evangelical/orthodox than others for sure but the same could be said about the members of almost any church.
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What are they worshiping? It seems to me John Fox was very well answered by Richard Baxter in various writings. Do you really think God would leave us to try to catch spirituality from thin air?
I was raised a Presbyterian and became a Quaker in my 40's. I joined because I liked their theology and their commitment to social justice. I found them to be a warm,welcoming, gentle people and I am proud to be one of them.
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Pauliyai- have you heard of the word fascist, who on earth are you to decide who has and who has not got the right to be at a quaker meeting, you are typical of many quakers I have met, shame on you.
24414330 2 months ago
Quakers always seem so peaceful and kind. I've been very interested in Quakers. The Quakers have always stood up for what is right; they were one of the two groups that spoke against Japanese internment. I'm looking to join a Quaker church this month :)
kigger622 1 year ago
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if you worship nothing, you have no business going to a Quaker house of meeting. The pioneer Quakers worshiped the Almighty God and the Quaker faith is founded on God and in Jesus Christ who is the Light and that of God in Every man. We believe in the Triune God. Why can t you join the Buddhist who worship "nothing"?
pauliyai 1 year ago
if you worship nothing, you have no business going to a quaker house of meeting. The pioneer quakers worshipped the Almighty God and the quaker faith is founded on God and in Jesus Christ who is the Light and that of God in Every man. We believe in the Triune God. Why can t you join the Bidhist who worship "nothing"?
pauliyai 1 year ago
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pauliyai 2 years ago
I think the kind of quakerism you people are talking about is not authentic quakerism, real quakerism is founded on Jesus, the bible, the Triune God AND INDEED IT IS A CHRITIAN Community. Anything less than that is western atheism and mystism. Read the works of Barclay, Gerge Fox and see that quakers are very spiritual.
pauliyai 2 years ago
Yes, true Quakerism is Christ-centered and is not anything like what this video is about. In fact, I have no clue what this video has to do with Quakerism. For more information about true Quakerism, I would refer viewers to the Web site of Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative). Quakerism was commonly referred to as "Primitive Christianity Revived."
stampguy01 2 years ago
There is a tiny group of 'Conservative' Quakers in the UK too who have no affiliation to BYM but for the most part there is a broad spectrum on the 'Christocentric - universalist' continuum, a lot of open seeking and discussion and fortunately not too much credal posturing. The revival of Christianity is not necessarily served by exact mimicry of its historical forms.
bangura4uk 2 years ago 2
how horrible, that someone would watch this video, and these good wholesome people, and the first thing they can say is, "THAT'S NOT CHRISTIANITY THEY'RE WRONG!!!"
waynie11 1 year ago 2
@waynie11. Amen My Brother...Amen...Thank You!
1739temp 1 year ago
the founder of Quakerism, George Fox, explains that the bible does not assert the trinity, that is a catholic construct, so if you're talking about a triune God, you're not talking about primitive christianity/Quakerism. Also, the point of quakerism is be still in the spirit from which the scriptures were created, the scriptures are not necessary, just useful.
waynie11 1 year ago
@waynie11 from which book do you get this information? George Fox was not a theologian Pa se, he sought God and found Him, the bible should not assert something to be believed but God reveals Himself in the bible as triune and see anyother way God says about Himself. Barclay the Quaker Theologian explains this well.
pauliyai 1 year ago
I thought it was a very good point at 7min 30 secs about Quakers speaking up, not just about peace, but also on materialistic values that seem to so dominate our culture - and living simply.
I'm glad to see that some videos now exist on Quakerism. There was a time on Youtube when there was almost nothing.
9Fabian 2 years ago
This is just amazing. Unfortunately in Poland (where I live), there are no Quakers communities.
tann1987 3 years ago
yeah, Poland's too busy becoming like mainstream America
gatheringleaves 3 years ago
thanks srekauq, saw that and responded to it accordingly.
aussiewasteland 3 years ago
This is the second part of a 28 minute DVD (YouTube restrict videos to 10 minutes). I think you will get a more balanced picture if you also view part 1 which covers worship, where God is central for most Quakers.
srekauq 3 years ago
As usual with things Quaker this depicts a very pleasant way, but it seems as more of a club than anything based upon prophetic faith. I didnt hear God mentioned once (which is typically contemporary Quaker). Quakers seem to be more about Quaker than about God.
aussiewasteland 3 years ago
This is awesome!
loren1283 3 years ago
Great videos...I have to wonder: Since some Quakers are not Christian and some are even NonTheists, are there ever any "earth shattering" disagreements or bad feelings between members? Or does everyone allow each other to exist peacefully in the group with their individual beliefs? Thanks and once again...Nice videos..Very informative!
kinksfan1 3 years ago
People's personal beliefs are kept more or less to themselves, and so their ideas, which may be conflicting, are rarely brought out. I am a nontheist quaker, and so when we read the bible in first day school, i simply work to interpret the messages and ignore the things about God and miracles and the sort. It works out very well. I think that the Quaker faith will grow in the future because more and more people will have a sense of appeal to a free worship and not strictly organized service.
ubersoxfanjpm 3 years ago
"we read the bible in first day school, i simply work to interpret the messages and ignore the things about God and miracles and the sort." -- that's quite strange...... although we do that with every book we read, it's a bit confusing for me to read a bible like that...!! :o
tmramalho 3 years ago
no. it's not hard, because i feel that the Bible is not to be taken literally, and so the message and allegory and all that come out. It's wonderful.
ubersoxfanjpm 3 years ago
@ubersoxfanjpm I woudn't want to be judgemental but when you say 'free worship' whom do you worship? Baal?SELF? air? nothing? the first quaker quaked at what?
pauliyai 1 year ago
@pauliyai I worship nothing. I just go, embrace the stillness and contemplate things, not God or anything like that though. I just take meeting as my time for settling.
ubersoxfanjpm 1 year ago
These videos are really cool
ubersoxfan001 3 years ago
I am so glad you have this posted. I am doing a project on quaker life and this is really useful in understanding some of the motives behind some of the practices. Thanks so much.
zuzieqz 3 years ago
This seems very nice and gentle. However, my concern is that this sort of meeting could become a 'social club' rather than worship of the Christian God.
bargainmom 3 years ago
Have you seen part 1?
srekauq 3 years ago
Yes, I have. I like this very much but I'm not
bargainmom 3 years ago
@bargainmom Have you ever been to a Lutheran potluck?
djkinney 1 year ago
The "Family Feel" is very attractive to me.
2255661 4 years ago
Thank you for this video, I really enjoyed it.
I was not familiar with Quakerism but this has told me a lot and it sounds like a fantastic way to express your spirituality with like minded people. Thanks
Milski27 4 years ago
George Fox. It's not "thin air", unless you would consider the Holy Spirit as such, I wouldn't. Some of us quakers are more evangelical/orthodox than others for sure but the same could be said about the members of almost any church.
boomac62 4 years ago 4
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What are they worshiping? It seems to me John Fox was very well answered by Richard Baxter in various writings. Do you really think God would leave us to try to catch spirituality from thin air?
nketchen 4 years ago
I was raised a Presbyterian and became a Quaker in my 40's. I joined because I liked their theology and their commitment to social justice. I found them to be a warm,welcoming, gentle people and I am proud to be one of them.
Rwig 4 years ago 4
Beautiful freedom of thought, in honor to god, and including the children is so important. Peace, Friends
abodenberg 4 years ago 6
looking forward to part 3!
huwbeejay 4 years ago 8