| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| communion | 7/15/2008 | David Spector |
Q: Do quakers have? celebrate? commemorate? (whatever the proper term is) communion with bread and ...
A: Monica, Thank you for your question. Quakers do not celebrate Communion. They advocate talking ...
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| quakers | 7/13/2008 | David Spector |
Q: 1. What do you believe about the relationship between humans and animals and what are the views of ...
A: Alice, Thank you for your unusually large number of questions. They seem to be the wrong questions, ...
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| quaker resources | 6/24/2008 | David Spector |
Q: I feel very much drawn to the Friends' way of life as being the path for me, but all my information ...
A: Monica, Thank you for your question. I am very joyful that you are drawn to Quakerism, but equally ...
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| Quakers | 5/11/2008 | David Spector |
Q: What are some of the Society of Friends basic beliefs, about the Bible, the ministry of all ...
A: nancy, Thank you for your question. Quakers believe in the sanctity of all life, and that Holy ...
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| quackers | 5/6/2008 | David Spector |
Q: How did the Quackers felt about women?
A: Juan, Thank you for your question. By the way, "Quackers" are ducks (because they "quack"); ...
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| Religion | 4/10/2008 | David Spector |
Q: Who are the Puritans and Quakers?
A: Boby, The Quakers arose in Puritan England in the period of 1652-1656. They were a reaction to the ...
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| A Quaker quote of 2 to three words | 3/24/2008 | David Spector |
Q: I am in the play 1776 and play Stephen Hopkins of Rhode Island, a Quaker. During the debate over the ...
A: Don Edward Black, Thank you for your question. "God is in everyone" is certainly a valid Quaker ...
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| quakers vs puritains | 2/20/2008 | David Spector |
Q: what are the differences between quakers and puritains
A: josh, Since you haven't read my answer yet, perhaps I'll add some general comments. The Quakers ...
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| quaker practices | 2/15/2008 | David Spector |
Q: Is it ABSOLUTELY necessary for quakers to never take oaths? I'm interested in Quakerism but I don't ...
A: Pedro, Thank you for your question. Like any other spiritual practice, Quakerism has a rigid, ...
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| Help | 1/20/2008 | David Spector |
Q: what was the hugest conflict between the Puritans and the Quakers? And why did the quakers wanted to ...
A: It is unclear whether you are referring to the early Quakers (300 years ago) or those of today. The ...
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| Help | 1/19/2008 | David Spector |
Q: what was the hugest conflict between the Puritans and the Quakers? And why did the quakers wanted to ...
A: Mariam, Thank you for your question. I can answer questions about Quakerism and the Religious ...
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| where | 12/31/2007 | David Spector |
Q: i would like to know where there are meetings in central florida (ocala area). how do i learn about ...
A: kathleen, Thank you for your question. One of the main Quaker websites is www.quaker.org . It ...
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| Prayer by Rufus Jones | 12/15/2007 | David Spector |
Q: This week, I read a prayer that was atributed to Rufus Jones "Quaker Prayers" This was sent from ...
A: Emily, There is no "official" prayer book. Rufus Jones' writings have been widely quoted and ...
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| Prayer by Rufus Jones | 12/15/2007 | David Spector |
Q: This week, I read a prayer that was atributed to Rufus Jones "Quaker Prayers" This was sent from ...
A: Emily, Thank you for your question. Sorry, I do not represent the Religious Society of Friends or ...
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| reading | 12/7/2007 | David Spector |
Q: what is the differance between a puritan and a quaker
A: jose, Thank you for your question. I am more of an expert on the reality of being a Quaker rather ...
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| quakers afterlife | 12/6/2007 | David Spector |
Q: i was wondering if you could tell me if quakers even beileve in afterlife because of what I've seen ...
A: Jeremiah, Thank you for your question. You are essentially correct. The Quaker shared testimonies ...
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| Quakers and abortion | 11/13/2007 | David Spector |
Q: In the Quaker religion when does the foetus become a person and what is the definition of a person. ...
A: Quakerism is neither for nor against abortion. At least, I have never heard of the Religious Society ...
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| Quakers and abortion | 11/13/2007 | David Spector |
Q: In the Quaker religion when does the foetus become a person and what is the definition of a person. ...
A: Rahel, Thank you for your question. Quakerism does not define a fetus or a person, nor is it much ...
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| Quakerism | 11/1/2007 | David Spector |
Q: How is the Quaker idea about sin different from that of other Christians? For example, what do ...
A: Unknown, Thank you for your question. Sorry for the delay in replying. It is due to all the spam ...
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| Plain Dress | 10/4/2007 | David Spector |
Q: I was reading that Quakers believe in "plain speech", and that makes sense, but do Quakers today ...
A: Lindsey, Thank you for your question. Hundreds of years ago, dress was a powerful statement of ...
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| Quaker Hauntings | 9/1/2007 | Richard B. Miller |
Q: Though there would be no Quaker testimony or consensus on the matter, what would you say is a ...
A: The first issue here is what we mean by supernatural? You mention ghosts and there isn't much ...
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| Thee and thou | 8/9/2007 | David Spector |
Q: I am writing a book about George Wythe. I knwo that he used "thee" in his letters to Thos. ...
A: Linda, Thank you for your question. Although I am interested in etymology, I am not aware of the ...
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| how to join | 7/23/2007 | David Spector |
Q: I was a special ed teacher in corrections where i made up a teaching program for the terminally ill ...
A: ellen, Thank you for your question. I think the best way to start is to attend a local meeting for ...
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| being a quaker | 6/5/2007 | Richard B. Miller |
Q: can a person be a quaker without being an activist. are there passive quakers. or are all quakers ...
A: First of all, Quakers tend to be introverted in general. I'm not sure why that is. You could, and ...
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| being a quaker | 6/5/2007 | Richard B. Miller |
Q: can a person be a quaker without being an activist. are there passive quakers. or are all quakers ...
A: I suppose the stereotype of the modern Quaker is of someone who is always standing out in front of ...
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| Quakers and violence to lesser animals | 4/21/2007 | David Spector |
Q: Why do Quakers not have a testimony that recognizes the unacceptability of violence towards the ...
A: Stuart, I'm not sure how to respond. You're raising an important issue, one of many in a world of ...
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| Quakers and violence to lesser animals | 4/20/2007 | David Spector |
Q: Why do Quakers not have a testimony that recognizes the unacceptability of violence towards the ...
A: Stuart, Thank you for your question. I think you are preaching to the choir when you say these ...
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| puritans & quakers | 4/12/2007 | David Spector |
Q: what are some good similarities & differences between the puritans and the quakers? please answer me ...
A: The Quakers arose in Puritan England in the period of 1652-1656. They were a reaction to the ...
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| language | 4/12/2007 | Richard B. Miller |
Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ...
A: Actually the Old Testament was written in Hebrew with a small section in Aramaic. The New Testament ...
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| language | 4/12/2007 | David Spector |
Q: Was the Bible originally written in Greek or Latin? Either way, since no one currently fluently ...
A: jon, Thank you for your question. My girlfriend, who is Lutheran, knew the answer to this one. The ...
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| Massive revelations | 4/5/2007 | Richard B. Miller |
Q: Miller, Do Quakers pretend to have had a massive revelation (or apparition) of God ? By massive I ...
A: An interesting question. Most Quakers would affirm that we experience the guidance of God in our ...
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| Quaker Daily Life (Historical) | 4/5/2007 | Richard B. Miller |
Q: What was daily life like for the Quakers and what were their hardships they had to overcome?
A: Quaker daily life was like that of other Americans with few exceptions. Quakers opposed slavery so ...
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| Conservative Quakers | 4/5/2007 | David Spector |
Q: I'm English and once lived in Virginia in the mid 80's. I had a friend from a Quaker family. The ...
A: Eleanor, Thank you for your question. Sorry, don't know the answer. I'm only an "expert" on ...
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| Quakers | 4/1/2007 | Richard B. Miller |
Q: What are Quakers' beliefs about... Saints, Purgatory, Indulgences, Sacraments, Baptism and ...
A: As far as I know only Catholics believe in purgatory or grant indulgences. As far as sacraments go ...
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| Quakerism Beliefs | 3/26/2007 | David Spector |
Q: Hey David. I need to ask you about Quakerism beliefs. What do Quakers believe about Salvation, ...
A: Cassidy, Thank you for your question. Quakerism is not at all like Catholicism. Catholics have ...
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| george fox | 3/25/2007 | David Spector |
Q: who were some of george fox's contemporaries? what are some of their representative writing???
A: jen, Thank you for your question. I'm afraid I am not a scholar. I suggest that you conduct your ...
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| george fox | 3/25/2007 | Richard B. Miller |
Q: who were some of george fox's contemporaries? what are some of their representative writing???
A: Two of Fox's most notable contemporaries were Margaret Fell and James Naylor. Margaret Fell is ...
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| Quakers | 3/23/2007 | Richard B. Miller |
Q: who started this religion?? william or George? can u tell me why when and how it had begin???? ...
A: George Fox is the founder of Quakerism. Fox had the insight that Christ has come to lead his people ...
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| Quakers and Abortion | 3/20/2007 | David Spector |
Q: I almost fell off my chair when a girlfriend told me Quakers allow abortion! Is this true? How can ...
A: Jacqueline, I have been reading a book the discusses abortion in a way that I believe you would ...
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| Quakers and Abortion | 3/19/2007 | David Spector |
Q: I almost fell off my chair when a girlfriend told me Quakers allow abortion! Is this true? How can ...
A: Jacqueline, Thank you for your question. Your girlfriend is poorly informed. Read ...
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