Guest guest Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 Then what makes it Quakerism, per se, as opposed to, say, secular humanism? No one has yet adequately explained what special quality or set of qualities makes for a Quaker, if indeed they encourage free-thinking. There has to be a common link, some shared basic, and in this we shall find the dogma. That they assiduously avoid mentioning their dogma leads one to suspicions. On Tuesday, February 18, 2003, at 06:55 AM, (AT) (DOT) com wrote: > Actually, the challenge was to name a church which encourages its members > to > think for itself. Quakerism fills that nicely. > > Lee-Gwen > " The Order will not require or promote any form of moral dogma, religious canon, apocalyptic doctrine or political philosophy. In keeping with the well-established and eminently wise tradition of the original Order, the civil, moral and religious beliefs and practices of the individual members are none of the Order's business... The only duty to our Order of the Golden Dawn is the Aspirant's duty to his or her Higher Self, to their own True Will and spiritual destiny, and to the comity of the community. " --from Order of the Golden Dawn - Manifesto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 can anyone ever really adequately explain religion? No. Megan da Pagan - > No one has yet adequately explained what special quality or set of > qualities makes for a Quaker, if indeed they encourage free-thinking. > There has to be a common link, some shared basic, and in this we shall > find the dogma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 - The Stewarts > Then what makes it Quakerism, per se, as opposed to, say, secular humanism? A belief in God in some form, I would say, and a desire to do as the Spirit leads, otherwise there are, as I understand it, many similarities. > No one has yet adequately explained what special quality or set of > qualities makes for a Quaker, if indeed they encourage free-thinking. A desire to be led by the Spirit, even when it is uncomfortable. It may not be a " must " , but I think that most Quakers would agree that it is important. > That they assiduously avoid mentioning their dogma leads one to suspicions. As I have said, Quakers eshew dogma, so it is hard to mention it. I have no idea where your " suspicions " lead you and, if you want more information about this, I would direct you to the sites I gave or to your local Quaker meeting. I think that this subject has been done to death here. Lee-Gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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