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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 | David Spector |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: nick, Quakerism is not an authoritarian religion like Catholicism or Seventh Day Adventists. Every ... | ||
| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 | David Spector |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: nick, Thank you for your question. My personal answer is that Jesus has value for humans only if He ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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, ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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"); ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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, ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
David Spector
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about Quakerism and the Religious Society of Friends from a Universalist (non-Evangelical, unprogrammed) point of view, particularly questions about Quaker religious practice.
Experience
I have been a practicing Friend since approximately 1998 and have been active in attending and helping to organize Friends' activities, such as retreats run by our Meeting.
Organizations I belong to
I am a member of Friends Meeting at Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA).
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