Thanks Are in Order

In the past couple of years, I have used this space in the magazine to reflect on the articles we… Susan Corson-Finnerty

An Open Letter from an Israeli Quaker

Here in the Middle East we do indeed have a sad situation, with grievances on both sides. I and many—if… Mary Sernoff Frohlich

Testimony in Iraq

Iraqi children are dying in appalling numbers, as most Friends know. The U.S. bombing of "infrastructure" targets during the Gulf… David Morse

On West

Mary is sitting in her usual corner. She just rocks herself in her chair and cries most of the day.… Wayne Busby

Stories from the Line: Reflections on Protesting the U.S. Army School of the Americas

I first heard of the U.S. Army School of the Americas (SOA), located on the grounds of the huge Ft.… Barbara Luetke-Stahlman

Christ and Jesus in Early Quakerism

My perception is that most attenders of unprogrammed Quaker meetings in the United States today are uncomfortable with the Christian… David K. Leonard

Staying In Touch

Soon after Susan Corson-Finnerty became editor-manager of Friends Journal in 1999, she set a goal to conduct a survey of… Paul Buckley

Tom Ewell

Tom Ewell may be one of the few Friends whose clearness committee didn’t clear him on the first try! He… Kara Newell

The Social Testimonies at Pendle Hill

As a newcomer to Quakerism, one of my most exciting discoveries was the Quaker social testimonies. I had heard of… Paul Rasor

Pray for Whom?

As I stood at the vigil today, I carried with me thoughts from the morning’s meeting for worship. On my… John Andrew Gallery

Life in the Meeting: State of the Meeting Reports

Many monthly meetings go through an annual process in the spring of assessing the spiritual condition of their fellowships, their… Robert Marks

Book Reviews

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The Quaker Faith: Friends of Love and Truth

June 1, 2026

Is Peace Possible?

June 1, 2026

Turning Toward the Victim: The Bible, Sacred Violence, and the End of Scapegoating in Quaker Perspective

June 1, 2026