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Quakerism Articles and Pages
List of Quakerism articles and pages.
Just As I Am Is Enough
Poem by Jackqueline Phillmore-Antoine of the Core Ministry Team of Friends in Christ, a new Christian community serving the Greenbelt-Berwyn Heights-College Park, Maryland, USA area.
Quaker Historical Writings at Suite101
Listing of writings by prominent early members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) which are online at Suite101.com.
Recap of 2001 at the Quakerism Topic
Recap of articles from 2001 in the Quakerism topic at Suite101.com.
Quaker Questions and Answers
Some questions about the Religious Society of Friends people ask, with answers.
Quaker Response to Events Since September 11, 2001
Themes of Friends (Quakers) in responding to the terrorist acts in the United States of America on September 11, 2001, and subsequent events.
Future of the Friends Church
Review of Reasons for Hope: The Faith and Future of the Friends Church, by John Punshon, Friends United Press, Richmond, Indiana, 2001.
Depending on Our Own Power and Strength
Reflections after the September 11, 2001 terrorist actions in the USA from a Christian perspective.
Organization of the Society of Friends
Information on the organizational structure of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Elizabeth Gurney Fry (1780-1845), Quaker Prison Reformer
Information about Elizabeth Gurney Fry, 1780-1845, prison reformer and minister of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Richard Foster - Quaker Writer on Christian Spirituality
Information about Richard Foster, contemporary Quaker who is one of the best-selling writers on Christian spirituality, and some of his writings.
Books on Early Quakers
A listing of books currently available about the early period of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and key figures during that period.
Power of the Lord
An essay about the power of the Lord as understood in the early days of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), and implications for today.
Barclay's Catechism and Confession of Faith
An essay about A Catechism and Confession of Faith by Robert Barclay, an important early figure in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Spiritual Silence in the Experience of Friends (Quakers)
An essay on the spiritual meaning of silence in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Are Quakers Protestants?
An exploration of the question of whether the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) are properly considered Protestant, with notes on some of the differences Friends have had with classic Protestantism.
Using the Internet in Ministry
The story of how Bill Samuel found the Internet to be a medium for ministry, and how that ministry has developed. Written for the Suite101.com event, Can the Internet change your life?
Friends (Quaker) Dialogue on the Internet
Information on some of the major forums for dialoguing about Quakerism on the Internet.
Friends Peace Teams Project
Information on the Friends Peace Team Project, an American Quaker program building peace in places of conflict around the world, and in home communities.
William Penn
Summary of life of William Penn, prominent early Quaker, proprietor of Pennsylvania, and advocate of religious freedom. Includes key links to writings by and about Penn.
How Friends (Quakers) Conduct Church Business
Information on how the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) conducts church business - its method of decision making.
Realignment Among North American Friends?
An essay on the possibility of branches of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in North America realigning themselves.
Finding Friends (Quaker) Meetings and Churches on the Internet
Guide to finding local congregations of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) using the Internet.
Keeping the Faith
An essay on how Friends (Quakers) kept unity in the faith in the early years, and why they failed to do so later.
John Woolman, Quintessential Quaker
A review of John Woolman: Quintessential Quaker, 1720-1772, by David Sox (Sessions of York in association with Friends United Press, 1999).
Friends (Quaker) Worship
An article about worship in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
The Cadburys - Quaker Social Reformers
An article about social reform efforts by the Cadburys, members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), famous for chocolate manufacture.
Quaker Food?
An article about food popularized by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), focusing on chocolate.
A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ, Part 4
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 4 in a series of 4.
A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ, Part 3
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 3 in a series of 4.
A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ, Part 2
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 2 in a series of 4.
A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ, Part 1
An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 1 in a series of 4.
The Retreat - A Quaker Approach to Mental Illness
An article about The Retreat Mental Hospital, a Quaker institution established in 1796 to provide moral treatment for the mentally ill.
Distribution of Quakers in the U.S.
Article on the distribution of Quakers (Friends) among different states in the United States of America.
Quakerism in the 18th Century
Article on the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in the 18th century.
A New Ministry
Article on Friends in Christ, a ministry based in Greenbelt, Maryland, USA.
Friends (Quakers) and Peace
Article on the peace testimony of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Quaker Environmentalism
Article on environmentalism from a Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) by Marshall Massey.
A Sincere and Constant Love - Work of Margaret Fell
Quakerism page article on the book A Sincere and Constant Love: An Introduction to the Work of Margaret Fell, by Terry S. Wallace.
Bayard Rustin - Civil Rights Leader
A brief biography of American civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Written by Buzz Haughton.
New Beginnings - Quaker Perspective on New Life in Christ Jesus
Experiences of new life with Jesus Christ, in the experience of Friends (Quakers).
Friends (Quakers) and Christmas
An article explaining Friends' historical attitude towards Christmas and providing some modern Quaker views about Christmas.
Expectant Listening
A reflection on expectant listening and expectant waiting from a Quaker perspective, written by Harold B. Confer.
Friends (Quakers) and the Bible
Article explaining the position of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) on the Bible, and including key links on that subject.
Friends (Quakers) and Education
This article describes the development of Friends (Quaker) educational efforts, in keeping with Friends concerns and religious approach. It traces these efforts from the early days of Friends to the present.
Friends (Quakers) and Women
Discussion of the role of women in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), highlighting a number of prominent Friends' women.
The Beginnings of Quakerism
An introduction to George Fox and his spiritual journey in 17th century England, leading to the establishment of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).