I am a minister, photographer, retreat leader, author and Quaker -- albeit one who's not always good at being a good Quaker. I am the author of "Awaken Your Senses," "Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality," "Mind the Light: Learning to See with Spiritual Eyes" and "Sacred Compass: The Path of Spiritual Discernment" (foreword by Richard Foster).
This blog is a compendium of writing, photography, seriousness and silliness -- depending on my mood.
Excellent suggestions. I think thus because your key points are the reason I first came to Friends, seeking a deeper life in God.
Very sadly however, soon I discovered that the meetings didn't (most of time) practice these unique and powerful ways, but instead imitated other institutional churches.
As an X-Society of Friends individual (or a member at large;-), I am not as convinced as you that the denomination can regain its calling, though I hope so.
Surely though, the spiritual distinctives (the real heart of Quakerism anyway) can be lived out in modern church movements.
Hi Brent,
ReplyDeleteExcellent suggestions. I think thus because your key points are the reason I first came to Friends, seeking a deeper life in God.
Very sadly however, soon I discovered that the meetings didn't (most of time) practice these unique and powerful ways, but instead imitated other institutional churches.
As an X-Society of Friends individual (or a member at large;-), I am not as convinced as you that the denomination can regain its calling, though I hope so.
Surely though, the spiritual distinctives (the real heart of Quakerism anyway) can be lived out in modern church movements.
In the Light,
Daniel Wilcox