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Looking at the Legacy of Bayard Rustin
As a gay African-American, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin faced discrimination his entire life—sometimes, Walter Naegle reminds us, among his…
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Who was Mahala Ashley Dickerson?
Mahala Ashley Dickerson was a trailblazer for justice who fought for marginalized people her whole life. A childhood classmate of…
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The Influence of Quakers in Mental Healthcare
“We often fail to recognize that Quakers were tremendous innovators in behavioral health,” reflects Joe Pyle, president of the Thomas…
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The Quaker Handshake as a Sacramental Practice
Before the pandemic, the handshake was such a commonplace gesture that you’ve probably never thought much about where it came…
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Admiring John Brown as a Pacifist
“John Brown was a deeply religious man who took gospel teachings to heart,” says Michael Levi. “[He] saw unsustainable, unacceptable…
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How History Informs Continuing Revelation
When we ask ourselves why a Quaker meeting or church might make a good spiritual home, Steve Angell observes, we…
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Why Do Some Quakers Dress Plain?
Most Quakers stopped dressing plainly in the late 1800s, but the practice is still alive for some. Four Friends explain…
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Are You a Liberal or Orthodox Quaker?
Many seekers have discovered Quakers through online quizzes like Beliefnet, but what do they mean by “Liberal” and “Orthodox” Quakerism?
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How George Fox Fit 7 Bible References into a Single Sentence
Early Quakers like George Fox packed their writing with biblical allusions. The reason why they did it, though, is profound.…
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How Did Quakers Come to North America?
Why did Quakers come to North America? As Max Carter tells it, it wasn’t to escape religious persecution.
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The History of Quaker War Tax Resistance
Quaker historian Paul Buckley discusses the history of Quaker war tax resistance since the founding of the Religious Society of…
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Who Is John Woolman?
Quaker icon John Woolman balanced activism with an inward contemplative spirituality. Michael Birkel, Professor of Christian Spirituality at Earlham School…
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Looking at the Legacy of Bayard Rustin
Who was Mahala Ashley Dickerson?
The Influence of Quakers in Mental Healthcare
The Quaker Handshake as a Sacramental Practice