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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.
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quaker religious thought
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doctrine
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.
jesus christ
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religious society of friends
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quakerism
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quaker religious thought
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doctrine
Quakerism in the 18th Century
Article on the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in the 18th century.
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quakerism
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18th century
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quietism
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consolidation
Recap of 2001 at the Quakerism Topic
Recap of articles from 2001 in the Quakerism topic at Suite101.com.
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quakerism
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quakers
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suite101.com
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recap
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.
jesus christ
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religious society of friends
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quakerism
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arthur o. roberts
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quaker religious thought
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.
jesus christ
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religious society of friends
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quakerism
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arthur o. roberts
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quaker religious thought
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.
religious society of friends
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protestant
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radical reformation
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catholic
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orthodox
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).
religious society of friends
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bible
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scripture
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robert barclay
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theology
Betsy Ross: American Patriot
A look into the life, times and controversies surrounding one of early America's most colorful women and earliest patriots.
betsy ross
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religious society of friends
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william franklin
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george washington
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continental congress
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.
religious society of friends
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george fox
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william penn
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margaret fell
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books
Distribution of Quakers in the U.S.
Article on the distribution of Quakers (Friends) among different states in the United States of America.
religious society of friends
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quakerism
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quakers
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united states of america
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distribution
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).
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elizabeth fry
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prison reform
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women leaders
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religious society of friends
Finding Friends (Quaker) Meetings and Churches on the Internet
Guide to finding local congregations of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) using the Internet.
quakerism
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religious society of friends
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quakers
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congregations
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meetings
Friends (Quaker) Dialogue on the Internet
Information on some of the major forums for dialoguing about Quakerism on the Internet.
religious society of friends
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internet
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christian
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quakerism
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quakers
Friends (Quaker) Worship
An article about worship in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
quaker
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worship
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waiting
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presence
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jesus christ
Friends (Quakers) and Christmas
An article explaining Friends' historical attitude towards Christmas and providing some modern Quaker views about Christmas.
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holiday
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holy day
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times
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seasons
Friends (Quakers) and Peace
Article on the peace testimony of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
quakers
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quakerism
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peace testimony
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religious society of friends
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war
Friends (Quakers) and Women
Discussion of the role of women in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), highlighting a number of prominent Friends' women.
religious society of friends
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quaker
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margaret fell
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mary dyer
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elizabeth fry
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.
quakerism
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religious society of friends
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quakers
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peace teams
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nonviolence
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.
religious society of friends
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quakers
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quakerism
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john punshon
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evangelical friends church
How Friends (Quakers) Conduct Church Business
Information on how the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) conducts church business - its method of decision making.
quakerism
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religious society of friends
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quakers
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church business
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decision making
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).
john woolman
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david sox
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quaker
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vocal ministry
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ministers
New Beginnings - Quaker Perspective on New Life in Christ Jesus
Experiences of new life with Jesus Christ, in the experience of Friends (Quakers).
new life
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beginnings
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conversion
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day of visitation
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salvation
Organization of the Society of Friends
Information on the organizational structure of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
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quakers
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quakerism
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organization
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monthly meeting
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.
religious society of friends
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george fox
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power
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theology
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doctrine
Quaker Environmentalism
Article on environmentalism from a Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) by Marshall Massey.
environment
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quakerism
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worship
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mysticism
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prophetic
Quaker Food?
An article about food popularized by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), focusing on chocolate.
chocolate bar
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cadbury
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rowntree
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fry
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quaker
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.
quakerism
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quakers
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religious society of friends
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john woolman
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john banks
Quaker Questions and Answers
Some questions about the Religious Society of Friends people ask, with answers.
religious society of friends
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quakers
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quakerism
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genealogy
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history
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.
religious society of friends
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quakers
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quakerism
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terrorism
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terrorists
Realignment Among North American Friends?
An essay on the possibility of branches of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in North America realigning themselves.
quakerism
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realignment
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religious society of friends
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orthodox
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hicksite
Spiritual Silence in the Experience of Friends (Quakers)
An essay on the spiritual meaning of silence in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
religious society of friends
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spiritual silence
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time of retirement
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silent devotions
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spiritual discipline
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).
quakerism
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religious society of friends
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george fox
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quakers
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jesus christ
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.
quaker
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england
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mental illness
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the retreat mental hospital
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york retreat
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?
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internet
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christian
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quakerism
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quakers
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.
quakerism
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religious society of friends
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quakers
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william penn
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pennsylvania
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.
margaret fell
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george fox
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terry wallace
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history
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quakerism
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.
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civil rights
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segregation
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integration
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draft
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.
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quakers
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quakerism
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education
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schools
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.
quakerism
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ministers
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elders
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discipline
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tradition
Quakerism Articles and Pages
List of Quakerism articles and pages.
quakerism
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religious society of friends
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jesus christ
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quaker
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george fox
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.
social reform
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bournville village trust
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working classes
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working conditions
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labor
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