9 Core Quaker Beliefs

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[@TheTiranaLibrary]

The best religion I ever discovered. They are small in numbers but they have made a tremendous contribution to our world.

[@michigandersea3485]

If you like Quakerism just wait until you discover Buddhism

[@josephtravers6721]

We just yearn for truth.

[@TaddsDelight]

The more I learn about the Quaker religion the more I like it

[@rileystewart9165]

My thoughts exactly. Born into Lutheranism; raised by a puritanical mother, whom I blame for too much; I find the quaker faith refreshing.

[@sentimentalbloke7586]

you will be blown away as you see the truth the light

[@clintonadams2373]

@@MSBowen-pk6ww dude shut up, just shut up man.

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

I tried the Quakers. While every group is probably different, i felt stiffled. I never felt could relax and really be myself. Its like you have to be this perfect politically correct person at all times. I felt like a fish out of water, could never understand the culture. Maybe it just was not a good fit, idk.

[@iriscollins7583]

@@clintonadams2373 You don't believe in free speech them?

[@christinebutler7630]

"Let your life speak". Or as St. Francis of Assisi put it, "Preach the Gospel always; if necessary, use words."

[@uzairhaji3176]

True. Actions speak louder than words. Thanks for reminding and putting it beautifully. God bless you.

[@jasonfriesen1876]

Preach the gospel always, and because it’s necessary, use words

[@jasonfriesen1876]

Francis of Assisi was a street preacher just so you know

[@lovesanimalshatesrats6339]

Good one

[@GrifoStelle]

@@jasonfriesen1876 Francis was a beggar, a soldier and a theif before he was a preacher. He spent 25 (?) years begging for resources to build a tiny community, feed, clothe, house and heal the poor, including animals before himself. The men and women who followed his example built breweries and gardens so they would have the calories to survive giving away everything they gathered, including the ministries, to the poor and the shunned (like the feared lepers). In the 40 days of lent they allowed themselves no food at all, subsisted on chunky unfiltered beer but begged for the ill and impoverished. Consider that in a time of wide spread illiteracy artists, scholars, travellers, and preachers were paid and housed by the wealthy in exchange for their stories. It was real, respected, in demand work to be a good story teller in a time where communication was almost exclusively oral or done in pictures- those hand made books were rare and expensive. Instead of working he kept himself humble in penance for his prior greed and begged. When begging didn't work, he preached. You're right, he was a preacher to the ill in their homes, to the poor in his hand rebuilt chapel, to the birds that gathered in the trees around him and to the people he begged from on the streets. He was the equivalent of a really good street artist in his day. Compared to the golden throne and vast wealth of the church, his life of only posessing a robe, a pair of sandals, a rope, and a stick, sleeping in a cave and living in service to the destitute and dieing... he did a pretty good job with his goal, I think.

[@haatpraat5037]

I have massive respect for Quakers. They were the first religious group in human history to actually fight against the evil of slavery, when at the time whole swaths of Christian and Islamic groups were up to their necks indulging in the vile practice.

[@lordnagatron]

That is absolutely not true. Christianity stood against slavery before the quakers even existed. Nothing new, any followers of Christ abhor slavery. Quit spreading lies, they destroy the world of love.

[@AnastaciaInCleveland]

The Unitarians and the Universalists were also in the fight against slavery from the beginning of the abolitionist movement. They must not be overlooked. ~Anastacia in Cleveland

[@ItsViolaRose]

I don’t think that’s accurate. The first Christians were the first to oppose slavery throughout Africa, the Middle East and Parts of Europe, thousands of years ago, and the first to commit the opposition to paper on ancient scrolls included in the bible. As long as slavery has existed, so too have abolition and most other philosophies. But Christianity’s original leader, Christ himself, took a dim view on slavery, and on money changing, adultery, and so on. Even at the beginning, there were problematic people who misinterpreted and tried to pervert God’s word (Acts 20:13-37). They were not representative of God or the views of the church.

[@S_goldman_]

Don't forget that most religions our ethnoreligions like Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, Druze, Mandaens, Yazidis, etc and they never had slaves or colonized.

[@rynun7620]

​@@S_goldman_Right but uh...judiasm? Are you sure?

[@sandysprings7135]

I was brought up in the Wilmington Friends Meeting and transferred my membership to Birmingham Friends Meeting when we moved to Chadds Ford, PA. Thank you! This is the best explanation I’ve ever heard and now know ‘how’ to talk to someone when asked about my having Quaker roots! I re-married in the Methodist Church in 1988, my husbands family’s church here in South Carolina, and joined the church. It has deepened my faith even more. Now 85, I am at peace. My Quaker faith lives within me and always will.

[@S_goldman_]

I pray you live a long and healthy life. ❤❤❤

[@krazeediamond1]

I've been a Quaker since childhood, it's always been a difficult group to explain. Sometimes I just say, "it's the most non-religious religion I know of, and you could show up to church once a year and still be a Quaker" 😂

[@euripidean]

As an atheist who is generally antagonistic to much of organized religion, particularly Christianity, I find the Quaker faith a breath of fresh air and an antidote to the toxic psychology of mainstream denominations. It is different in fundamental ways that make all the difference between a social dominance cult that gives rise to conflict and atrocity and a philosophy that serves the peace and well being of humanity. Those fundamental values (I identify them mainly as pacifism and respect for spiritual autonomy) actually serve as mitigators to the pitfalls of most other strains of Christianity.

[@MrResearcher122]

@@euripidean Exactly, I read a history of Anarchism, and there is actually a section on Quakers!

[@simonsmith2642]

I've only been to one meeting. I'm still a Quaker. From Indiana, where it was possible, to attend a meeting if desired, but I live out west, where you say Quaker they think Amish.. I have yet to meet anyone who has even heard of it. I dont know why. I guess they thought we disappeared with the forefathers..

[@simonsmith2642]

@@MrResearcher122 It does fit well with libertarianism, and anarchism either capitalist or socialist ideology very well. Pacifism is also debatable, when it comes to self defense I will defend myself. There is a little bit of "rebellion" that I feel connected to. I will not remove my hat for you, I will not swear your oath, I will say Sir or Ma'am, to address you, but I will not address you as your honor. There is a little bit of defiance I guess.

[@MrResearcher122]

@@simonsmith2642I agree. I struggle with faith as an institution, and have mixed emotions about my Catholic heritage -I conditionally respect it, for my Irish grandmother was a faithful follower of the Church,but my mother,her daughter, hates it,but my father is an active member of his Church. I am a spiritual gypsy: I was attracted to Sufism because of its alleged antinomilasm, and likewise liked Quakerism, especially its classic proponents like Fox, Barclay etc, and admired the Society of Friends stance on slavery (one of the first tracts against slavery, in the about 1670s, was written by a Scottish Quaker,and just when the rotten business was getting off the ground!). Its libertarianism is appealing, but another of the great libertarian anti-statist sects of Christianity, is the intriguing but hidden tradition of Anabaptism, the radical wing of the Reformation. Look out for the wonderful,poetical soul of Hans Denck, a great influence on the early Quakers,according to Jones.

[@carolynsilvers9999]

After being brought up in complicated dogma and rules, these simple concepts are so refreshing.

[@olyavmusic]

this is the coolest religion. I have been searching for a religion that makes sense to my moral code and this is so in line with it.

[@jpeg.600x2]

we must revive the Quaker population in America!!! Aye aye!!!

[@ashley_brown6106]

You know that it's not a religion but a denomination of Christianity right??

[@olyavmusic]

@@ashley_brown6106 yes, but there are universal quakers too so I wasn’t sure how to classify :)

[@FreakishlyTrue]

Your "moral code"? That is the most immature way to go about this. Moral code is very fluid from person to person. Just because it matches your moral code today it does not make it the truth.

[@olyavmusic]

@@FreakishlyTrue i don’t claim to know truth by any means. And to be honest at the time of looking at this I think I was trying to force myself into religion when I don’t really fall into any one religion. Either way though, believing in something doesn’t make others beliefs false. People who think that, I believe, are going about things the wrong way. We all have our own beliefs and one should not say what is truth over another.

[@sgt7]

This is probably the most up to date religion. Possibly the most universal and rational in my opinion.

[@sgt7]

@J Yes, by "up to date" I meant up-to-date in relation to rationality/science/modern worldview. Their views harmonize with the modern mind and values much better than many other religions IMO. But yes, they probably aren't as trendy as their evangelical counterparts.

[@sgt7]

@J That's true!

[@mmneander1316]

I agree. The most up to date and universal and rational. (Which is completely different from "trendy".)

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frfr🙌

[@euripidean]

It is HUMANE in all respects. It promotes empathy (for self and others), responsibility, self awareness... pretty much all the stuff you need if you want to influence people to be the best possible, most conscious, most empathetic human beings.

[@MrCanigou]

"Let your life speak" resonates

[@JonathanDeLeon-em4px]

So long as it is Christ who speaks through one's life and not leftist political correctness.

[@barbarajanvrin5441]

Amen~Selah

[@barbarajanvrin5441]

contious of God... Love of God... Im ♡ With that

[@iriscollins7583]

@@JonathanDeLeon-em4px And the right is okay, with their near worship of a very immoral person and guns, spouting hate. Etc.

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Thank you, Patrick! Yes, that resonates with me also! Besides everything else this QuKer brother said! I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and this really all resonates with me! And is a lot in sync with our teachings! Thank you so very much, to the brother who shared all of this!

[@birdsrneat]

I love that they don't have a single man or woman to listen to because sometimes pastors can interpret things totally wrong and people just take their word for it.

[@ichhabegenug7865]

Lol... Sometimes?

[@Mayoyaquiwarrior]

There's truth in what you say but I will add that majority of Christianity today is saturated in man's traditions and they side step the commandments of yahuah

[@birdsrneat]

@@Mayoyaquiwarrior very true

[@jerrypritchett283]

I am impressed. My beliefs are closer to the Quaker beliefs than most major religions. I especially liked the one about receiving truth no matter the source. A religion that thinks they have an exclusive path to God doesn't make sense to me.

[@deanbroome7855]

Jesus never said start a religion he said come and follow me

[@jerrypritchett283]

@J To answer your question, I presume it was to me. I measure my truth against my connection to that which most call God. I am 73 and have studied religions and spiritual writings off and on all my life. Early in my life I felt a great need to understand and most religious text had a lot that made no sense. Over time I, for lack of a better way to say it, got in touch with that which I understand as god. I now find I enjoy exploring different beliefs and ways of looking at our spiritual selves and that experience. Early in life, hell fire and damnation preachers about scared me to death. I no longer have any fear of death and what comes next. I consider it just a continuing with life in a different way. I no longer have that need for answers I don't have. Also, I am fluid in my belief. New revelations are welcome, but not required. I irritate my Christian friend by saying - you may be right and I may be wrong but until I know otherwise, I stick with what I consider true.

[@jeffrachelburkhalter3783]

Jesus said, "I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." Among many other things, He also said, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." "Ye must be born again... If ye believe not that I Am He, ye shall die in your sins... If any man come to Me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after Me, cannot be My disciple... Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I Am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls... And this is the will of Him that sent Me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day... For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?.. Repent ye, and believe the Gospel...I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish... I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I Am He, ye shall die in your sins."

[@ashley_brown6106]

You know that it's not a religion but a denomination of Christianity right?? So it still supports that Jesus Christ is the only path for salvation

[@Ttcopp12rt]

@@ashley_brown6106 For real?

[@alanoken3097]

I never knew much of what I believe is embodied in these 9 points until I saw this video this evening...proof in my view of the universality of this Teaching. Thank you....very appreciated.

[@thomasmurray1872]

I'm a life-long Quaker (from Philadelphia) and this video is an excellent summary. I'm Clerk of Lisboa Meeting, which I founded 4 years ago. Most attenders are new to us and I will recommend them to watch this.

[@prepperskills7223]

I'n listening to a history of colonial america and am very impressed by how the quakers stayed out of a lot of drama just by modeling christ and in general not ####ing with anybody.

[@mfc6195]

我也是在了解美国的历史南北战争(在维基百科中), 看到了Quaker,并了解了一点我就喜欢上了这个教会. 我以前一直以为我会是一个无信仰的人. 自从了解到了quaker我就喜欢上了这个教会,我愿意做最忠诚的教徒

[@rhythmdroid]

Absolutely wonderful! I've been a follower of a syncretic Eastern + Western spiritual path for my whole life of 43 years and these 9 core beliefs are TOTALLY in line with mine. I wish you all the best!

[@camelidcamelot6786]

An Elder in my Home Meeting used to say that Quakers believe in the Brotherhood of man, The Fatherhood of God, and the Neighborhood of Philadelphia.

[@aclark903]

There are British ones too. They haven't quite died out yet, as far as I know..

[@mariagrant3706]

A Clark yes, Dame Judi Dench is a Quaker.

[@aclark903]

@@mariagrant3706 I see she played Mrs Martin Luther in the 70s.

[@aclark903]

@J I'm not saying they are totally dying out, but they are a tiny minority, as far as I know. There are about 20,000 or so, according to Wikipedia: Wikipedia also says there are almost the same number of Anglican clergy alone. (18,000)

[@thomasbeckett1245]

My family came to America before America, in Philadelphia. Arrived on the Hector. With John Wotherspoon as forefather. We were ship builders and leather workers. Pounding Rivets all the day long. And weaving wools. The word was central.

[@nathanialpittman6949]

I am not a Quaker but sometimes I quake! A friend of mine asked me why that is and I explained with the statement, "I Do Not Stand By In the presence of Evil!" That is how I explain it.

[@fredwife7957]

Love that statement. It's how I feel, I do get vocal about the word too

[@FKBUSH1]

Apparently, I'm Quaker 😁

[@GraemeMarkNI]

Haha that’s how I found out too!

[@mangelwurzel476]

Me too! Think it’s kind of a default religion for the disenchanted.

[@bobbyfutrell8054]

Lol

[@jpeg.600x2]

same!

[@jpeg.600x2]

now let's revive the Quaker Patriots!!!🙌💯

[@ajon6205]

He needs to do a recording of every ebook!

[@basraabdulle3526]

Why would you think, he needs to record that much talk. It's very tiring.

[@bonafideslacker2626]

Excellent delivery of information from someone who seems genuinely engaged in his subject matter. Thank you for the education.

[@thebirdygrace]

I feel so grateful that I found this channel. I’ve been searching for something for a long time, and I think I’ve found it in Quakerism.

[@ziggy33399]

Just stumbled onto this video. Quakers have beautiful beliefs & must be a very happy lot. ❤️ Thank you for sharing & am grateful for your efforts.

[@SweetGoddess420]

Just found out I have many Quacker Beliefs.

[@christinawillington9239]

I am an Anglican but like Quakers' Meeting!

[@edwardgrabczewski]

As a British Quaker I like this expression of our faith. Unfortunately many of the Quakers in my meeting dislike using the word 'God'. But this video makes it appear that God is the central concept behind Quakerism (which it certainly was in the past). Furthermore, in almost thirty years of attending Quaker meetings I found nobody actually picked up the Bible on the table and read from it. I became so exasperated that I eventually did it (a Friend thanked me for doing so). My point is that this video gives a fair account of what Quakerism could or should be but in practice many Quakers don't conform to expectations.

[@ranguy1379]

I suspected that might be the case generally. So what is the motivation for such Quakers who don't seem to pursue spirituality that actively? Cause they could just be atheist humanists. Is it about having the community?

[@edwardgrabczewski]

@@ranguy1379 I'm sure that most Quakers find value in the communal aspects of religion. Indeed, "spirituality" is often defined as a sense of something greater than oneself - and community fits that definition. The fact that Quakers do not define God leaves individuals to interpret that concept in a way that makes sense to them and it is quite possible to think of God as a communal concept. I suspect this is the starting point for many humanist Quakers. Curtis Williford Reese coined the term "religious humanism" to combine the subjective self with the objective universe.

[@renmuffett]

Yes, it is all about God and my own Quaker upbringing centered it all on the Sacrifice Jesus ,the only begotten son if God made on our behalf. That we instantly get the Holy Spirit the moment you accept Jesus in your heart as savior. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of all truth. This was 50 years ago. If this church ever falls away from that understanding or away from the Bible, I would no longer support it.

[@fredwife7957]

Why don't the have a teacher? Preacher to gleen from ?

[@Maaad-maaan]

@@fredwife7957​​⁠​⁠ Because it’s unbiblical. *Matt 23:8-12* 8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi/teacher,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. *Matt **18:15**-17* 15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector. Jesus says to bring injustice to the church, not a preacher, priest, or rabbi. Everyone is brother and sister in Christ, no one is above another. *Matt **12:48**-50* 48 He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”

[@Jhimmelein]

Thank you Arthur. Your clear thinking and simple explanations are very useful to me.

[@sorwoggpm]

The high quality resolution of this video makes me want to believe

[@honestlythetruth6664]

Oh my God! I think I'm a Quaker I'm researching the friends because I really resonate with a lot of their teachings and by golly I think I'm going to become a friend of the society.

[@Happy-uy5wc]

My ancestors were Quakers. They were Quaker abolitionists who helped run the underground railroad.

[@bn09185]

The Quaker religion has always drawn me, and now as an adult I'm exploring it seriously. I've also discovered through my ancestry that part of my family came from the early Quakers in Pennsylvania, I'm immensely interested in the history of it as well.

[@sandypadilla387]

Thank you for this truth. I have been searching for so many years to find people who believe as I do. As I am from New Mexico, I had never heard much about Quakers, but after watching these videos and understanding more about how the beliefs are followed, I have been a Quaker at heart for quite some time. I look forward to watching more videos and experiencing more truths.

[@deanbroome7855]

Jesus said I am the way the truth and the life no man cometh unto the father except he be drawn Jesus is the one that makes it possible for the whole world which lies in wickedness to find their way to God only through Jesus and his sacrifice

[@dr.monoarhossain6586]

@@deanbroome7855 Then whether Jesus claimed Himself the Almighty God???

[@LeLe-kz4tb]

I don’t know who they are just that they were helping African Americans before it was 😎 so I’m here to see who they are.

[@ronster6017]

"Tis a gift to be simple,tis a gift to be free"Love it...

[@waytoobiased]

technically that’s a Shaker tune, but Quakers sing it a lot

[@Vera-kh8zj]

I am very much impressed by this talk. Very beautiful and meaningful way of being.

[@Afrikan]

My child has decided he wants to flee to a Quaker school. He's not having a great time in his current religious school. He learnt I went to a Quaker school, he wants in ☺- Friend

[@christinacody8653]

Find him one if it's possible to!

[@benuchytil3834]

Hope you will help him find a Quaker school!

[@mentatt]

The most important and worthwhile video on this channel.

[@rainbow.snipper4985]

Am an agnostic and i appriciate how open and peaceful this denomination is their not as strict as others

[@farahbatata8810]

U should read about religions....3ven u dont believe in god..... look at ur self in mirror around u....perfection..... every where..... u are blind.... by satin.... he will said to u at the end of ur life ..... i dont know this person he makes his choice to not believe not me . Its ur choice to agnostic......hhhh

[@justchilling704]

Rainbow.snipper Strict? Nah you’re probably thinking of some Catholic sect most Christians aren’t script.

[@benr5742]

I prefer silk over satin.

[@teresaramirez541]

I love that..I feel the same .the way you discribe it is awesome..

[@mattcando4622]

I love the simple idea of lead by example

[@kayjay1able]

I am only today discovering this Quaker video. I have had Quaker ancestors for as long as I have been able to trace them. Many came to America to be able to practice their beliefs without fear. My ancestors have been in America since the beginning of the Great Migration

[@UpNfamish2]

The Doctrine of Silence, a Living, Dynamic, Spiritual Presence at Work in the World, the Inner Light n etc .Chinese Taoism from Laotze n ZhuangTse is pretty much the same. As a Taoist, I feel great affinity towards the Quakers.

[@whatthefleeb]

I've always believed in some sort of higher power, but never felt I fell into any of the denominations I had known about. Recently discovered Quakerism, and it's by far the closest to my beliefs. I still don't think I'd be one to go to church, but I've always believed that I'm living God's teachings/Will by the way I carry myself and interact with others; everybody deserves to be treated kindly and with respect, and never do unto others what you wouldn't want to be done to you (those are my biggest 2 at least), regardless of personal beliefs. Basically just don't be an a**hole, lol

[@mmore242]

Wow I'm impressed. I have Hindu- Buddhist beliefs and practices. It's awesome to know that I would be welcomed and feel at home with the Quakers.

[@gpat64]

This was quite magical. Loved it !

[@hollyandleah]

Very well spoken and helpful! Thank you!

[@LisaOptional]

The way things are going with holywood and bbc ect might be worth adapting more of there life style traits .

[@keithlightminder3005]

About fifteen years ago many people were brought to attend quaker meetings because of an online question sorter which asked religious doctrine questions. The questions had nothing to do with these 9 beliefs but were set up to diagnose which mainline religious group you fit into, anyone who didn’t fit those categories was given a result screen which basically implied they might fit with Quakers. I feel cautious with setting out set credal-ish statements like this but I have to admit they need very little tweaking to be united around by many branches of friends. Let’s remember that ongoing revelation compels us to not rest too long here but be open to be present and find the way love needs to be drawn wider in each moment to the measure we have, which is not easy. Thanks Arthur and Jon for these and the clear presentation of them.

[@brittnar]

Had to wait a while but I heard it! ... love those spices, Friend! I've attended a clerking workshop that Arthur runs during FGC Gathering and learned so much! Arthur is such a good listener and thoughtful presenter.

[@FreeBlackConservative6859]

Harriet Tubman brought me here! These people have been blessed by God. They have solidified their position in the kingdom. Thank you for helping my ancestors.

[@LightisLaw]

Once upon a time a little girl went out into the World only to be led back home.. 💗💗💗💗

[@alexandragomez2179]

Thank you for this! I call myself a birthright-convinced Friend. I am not a member of a meeting but these beliefs speak to me.

[@2W0D3N]

I’ve been searching my whole life for a religion and have rejected all but I’ve had these beliefs inside me and lived my life by them I’m now 38 and have just found my place in society. Thank you 🙏

[@fla-bushcraftprepper941]

Frank, your not just Bambling are you?

[@2W0D3N]

Fla Bambling is my family name passed down I have researched my family on my mother’s parent side and that is what led me to here

[@cembanditx1]

Just here as my ancestors are a long line of Quaker’s from England to Ireland to USA in 1700s. I was raised Catholic. I’ve always believed that every human is born with a direct relationship to God was always uncomfortable with ancient doctrines that have changed for political reasons through the years. I really do t know much about Quakerism or Catholicism. We all have our own light, we just need to see it.

[@fredwife7957]

Let ur light shine it dispels the darkness

[@rosalinddavies8466]

I’m a Muslim and find Allah in the silence of prayer

[@jackpaul3315]

Muhammad was killed by allah for being a false prophet- Qur'an 69:44-46-"And if he had fabricated against Us some of the sayings, We would certainly have seized him by the right hand, then We would certainly have cut off his aorta." Sahih al-Bukhari 4428-"The Prophet in his ailment in which he died, used to say, "O Aishah! I still feel the pain caused by the food I ate at Khaibar, and at this time, I feel as if my aorta is being cut from that poison." Muhammad was killed by allah for being a demonic false prophet. Repent and turn to Jesus

[@Daniel-G-P]

This is profound, beautiful and so helpful. Thank you. I belive that I am now a Christian Quaker ❤ 🙏 ✝️🙂

[@russell6011]

As an Atheist Quaker - I appreciate this discussion. I don't accept supernatural claims but I accept the cultural values and practices because I believe in the importance of ceremony, cultural and human connection that has a historical lineage. This is why we value human creations of ancient past. If you want to know the mind of a god and what it finds important, study its creation and let your religious practice update to the discoveries of our reality that this god created. Not updating your religious understanding of reality is to value a man made religious idea of a man made god instead of actually wanting to understand the mind of this god and what it valued to place in its creation and how it actually prefers to or not to interact with us.

[@jodystimm2098]

You; are. NOT an atheist. you sound more like NEW AGE& only like assepts of. Quakerism because you like history.....

[@eddiealivera7423]

I had a hard day and found what I was looking for today. Quakerism. Thank you. 🙏

[@jakemcnamee9417]

As a Pagan . I find this the most appealing form of christianity. But I'm not going to convert, but I do respect the attitudes of Quakers

[@branchofthevine779]

I can tell you for sure Paganism doesn’t help your grammar.

[@eugeniovega8880]

Thanks.

[@GreenTea3699]

I just discovered that both my mother's AND father's ancestors were Quakers from PA.

[@paintwithpa8694]

In the 1700’s my paternal ancestors were Quaker. They were in the NewJersey area. I’m trying to find out what they believed.

[@susananedo6042]

would their beliefs be the same as any other Quaker nowdays?

[@justjryanfr8518]

That is why I am here. Many Monmouth County area in New Jersey.

[@antoninomatos9077]

I think it is more about experiencing and living the presence of God rather than dogma.

[@Jack-yf9bc]

Same! Lol (paternal ancestors too!) my maternal ancestors were ironically puritans.

[@Jack-yf9bc]

@Ibibo Ibiene Well if you consider they were both considered radical Protestant at the time, IEP . But puritans used to hang Quakers. They thought they were inspired by the devil.

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you so much.

[@shannsimms9072]

I almost went to the friends school in Philadelphia when I was young. My dad wasn’t able to afford it but I remember taking a tour there and my dad secretly being upset that he couldn’t afford the tuition. I wonder from time to time how different my life would be now as a 31 year old if I went to a Quaker school.

[@narutogaming1395]

Very interesting

[@SantaFe19484]

Carrying on the legacy of William Penn.

[@MNP208]

“The way we love our lives is more important than what we say” This!!

[@ceciliasaayman6244]

Thank you for this. It is clear and powerful.

[@romeoabenoja1322]

Correct me if I'm wrong but Quakers are very similar to Unitarian Universalists. A Quaker will find it comfortable attending UU Worship or gathering, likewise, a UU can also be comfortable in attending Quaker gathering.

[@deborahdean8867]

I THINK the Quakers do believe following jesus is necessary to salvation, maybe it just takes longer for some to arrive at that point. But the unitarians dont believe jesus is necessary for salvation, I THINK that's the difference. Also the Quakers believe in the holy spirit whereas the unitarians dont believe in anything specific about God the father of jesus being THE messiah.

[@andrecustodio-1]

Well said. Inspiring.

[@OneSun11]

WWWOOOWWW I am blown away. This is so beautiful. I had no idea. I imagined Quakers being more the Amish or Meninites. They are far more evolved. Amazing and Beautiful

[@txavielhumano6541]

I come for the Anarchy, I went with the Ligth, Let your life speak!

[@garywalker1508]

The gentleman seems to be speaking from a Wilbur Friend's viewpoint. There are Wilbur Friends and Gurney Friends primarily in the U.S., with Gurney Friends being the larger. This separation occurred in 1827-1828 and is called the Hicksite separation. Gurney Friends have a minister, worship with song and have a fairly structured service, although personal testimonies are also important here. Wilbur Friends have a less structured service and "center down", a Quaker term for waiting on the holy spirit to inspire a person to testify. Neither branch of Quakers is the right one or the wrong one, just different.

[@johnraggett7147]

I had the pleasure of discussing Quaker philosophy and Catholic Theology with priests while staying at the Vatican. They asked me what do Quakes believe. I told them that I could not answer that because I did not know them all.

[@jodystimm2098]

How Cool was that#### I, bet you had great talks

[@shilarangarajan]

Thank you.

[@AndrewNoble-g8g]

I have looked and studied several religions and had never heard of Quakers until was playing a quiz and i found that Rowmtrees, Fry's and other chocolate companys were founded by Quakers and then a comment on the radio saying cattle wouldn't say Their nice people but I'm only minutes in and im fascinated and impressed

[@nelsrinden510]

My parents and their siblings were Friends. I was raised in that faith and didn't kow it.

[@lindsaydavis6313]

I am of a different religion and this was very informative! Have always wondered.

[@BeachBushandBeyond]

I'm a Quaker and I didn't know it.

[@curtiscarpenter9881]

Spirituality is more of a practice of self cultivation that leads to enlightenment that is the expression of faith, one can meditate, but life expresses ones will.

[@lindseyhiebsch6322]

Oh hey Arthur! I live near you. Probably seen you before hahaha. Totally love the quaker beliefs, I find myself having said all these same things in the past few years before I stumbled upon this video. I've never learned about quakers before. I only started reading the Bible the last 6 months.

[@quosswimblik4489]

I have 4 principles that I work with to guide me through life. 1) Share the life force. 2) Thank the food for the food. 3) Give way. 4) Pick the leaf gently.

[@sentimentalbloke7586]

My friend i hear what you say and totally agree

[@heidicast4891]

I am only recently exploring this faith. There are no Quaker churches near me, how do I find support or embark on further, consistent education on this?

[@Quakerspeak]

Hello, Heidi! Our sister website, Quaker.org, has a lot of basic information about Friends. But I'd also encourage you to visit the Pendle Hill website; they do a daily online worship that you might find helpful or inspiration in your exploration of Quaker faith!

[@heidicast4891]

@@Quakerspeak there never seems to be a stream when I make an effort to participate…is that me not being patient, or a lack of involvement? I’m trying to be kind…this is important to me…

[@Quakerspeak]

@@heidicast4891 Here's the info on Pendle Hill's daily worship, which seems to be more opportune for East Coast folks: pendlehill.org/explore/worship/

[@bubbercakes528]

I am not a theist but I wish more of the religious were Quakers! At least they are truly a religion of peace.

[@littlebitofhope1489]

I am not a theist either. I am, however, a Quaker.

[@frogtownroad9104]

Why aren’t you theist?

[@bubbercakes528]

@@frogtownroad9104 I turned away from my church because of it’s anti-gay and anti-abortion activities. My interpretation of the bible was different from many in my church and very different from those who ran my church. I was a Methodist and my church decided to switch over to the Orthodox European Branch of the Methodist church. After that my seeking of truth and different religions just made me have doubts of a God altogether. I no longer understand why so many different people feel god in so many different ways. I just cannot find god in my heart anymore.

[@greensparrow3970]

Such gems! Thanks.

[@janetharris6753]

Y’all are my ROCK. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kristinabliss]

In my experience of Quakers they gather around common practice and embrace a diversity of beliefs. The reason I appreciate Quakers and sit with Quakers is because they are not dogmatic or forcing one another into a "what we believe" box.

[@kristinabliss]

Some Quakers are Bible focused some are not.

[@douglasvilledarling2935]

Love it. Walk the walk

[@elizabethshultz2462]

I would like to know what these "other sources" are

[@ivanbarbosa81]

Thank you

[@philipenders4995]

Seems spot on, great video!

[@anna_maria_79]

Thank you for this video. I am a Christian. I have some questions: what about the Bible as infallible word of God that is living and active? What about God asking us to not have any other gods(sources)?

[@hopepol]

This is what I have learned over my years in Friends (Quakers). If you are interested, go to meeting so that the heart of this will become known in your heart.

[@mahatmaheil]

As a Conservative Quaker, I can't believe I agree 100% with this. Great job!

[@barbarajanvrin5441]

Amen! Sending Love vibration to All creation

[@recoveringknowitall1534]

how would you differentiate the quaker faith from Unitarian Universalism?

[@meadowrae1491]

For people coming from evangelical Christianity, "what do you believe?" is the most important question a religion can answer. I feel that the more important question for Quakers along with other non-creedal faiths is "what do you do?" It's orthopraxy over orthodoxy.