Peacemaking in Tough Times

As I write this, three months have passed since the attack on our country. In this period we have witnessed… Susan Corson-Finnerty

Some Musings on Pacifism

The excellent contributions on the events of September 11 in the December Friends Journal prompt these musings on "pacifism," a… Edward F. Snyder

Terrorism and the Practical Idealist

When I encountered Quakerism for the first time as a young man, I was struck by the sheer boldness of… George R. Lakey

Words and the Word

God is mystery. The Divine is transcendent—bigger than our minds can comprehend, and also infinitely "other" than human. The Divine… Marty Paxson Grundy

Naming Divinity

Ursula K. LeGuin has a very short story entitled "She Un-Names Them" in which Eve removes the names that Adam… Donna Glee Williams

Young Adult Quaker Ministers: Mary Fisher and Elizabeth Fletcher

"I believe that some young people have old souls and that these young people become seasoned spiritual leaders at an… Barbara Luetke-Stahlman

The Quaker Sweat Lodge

My experience growing up in a Quaker meeting has been, in part, the catalyst for my present ministry with youth.… George Price

Queries for Activist-Minded Quakers

Queries: In contemplation on our inner guidance toward action, do we search the Bible and other sources of spiritual wisdom… David Trumper

Phil Lord

Convinced Friend? Phil Lord, a Philadelphia lawyer, describes himself as "hooked." "When I started private practice with Hal Commons, our… Kara Newell

My Answer to September 11

My name is Peter Croce and I am 11 years old. I am a member of DeLand Worship Group, which… Peter Croce

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