The Quaker Mystics
The director of Friendly Persuasion, the famous film dealt with the beliefs and ideas of Quakers, once said, "The only problem with Quakers is that there are just too few of them."
Quakers are considered by some to be both the most mystical and the most practical of Christian groups. Hopefully, by the time you finish reading through the articles and quotes you'll be interested to see if there's a Meeting in your town - if only to discover more about the fascinating and powerful aspects of Christian tradition.
The Story of Quakers. How did this movement start? Why was the spiritual life so hated that over 12,000 Friends were imprisoned, maimed, beaten or hanged?
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Quaker Leaders Speak. A sampling of quotes from Quakers on a variety of topics. Here's a look at what it means to be a Quaker -- from some of the best known Friends. more >>
Christ and Early Quakers Maurice Creasey offers up one version of Christ as seen by the early Quakers. From a tract by the Tract Association of Friends. more >>
Excerpts from George Fox's Journal. Beaten, jailed - but the hat stayed on. Discover one of the more remarkable spiritual journals ever written. more >>
For those who believe that everyone came to the American colonies for religious freedom and found what they were searching for, think again.
Mary Dyar and two others were told to stay out of Boston, that Quakers were not allowed within the area. If they returned, they would be hanged. She came back. Find out what happened. more >>
The Programmed Quaker Meeting Not all Quakers wait in silence, as in an "unprogrammed" meeting. Here's some insight into the other form of Quaker practice from author Tonya Riggs. more >>
Suggested Links: After you've read our articles, here are some sites where you can learn more about the Friends:
A great introduction and a number of excellent links.
Quaker Webring. Great variety.
Quaker Electronic Archive. Some helpful documents.
Quaker Information. Another good site with a fine collection of links.