The Way Forward

My own monthly meeting, Green Street, in Philadelphia, is not talkative during worship, and it is not uncommon for meeting… Robert Dockhorn

Our Contributions are Vital, even at the End

The Viewpoint letter "Healthcare at the End of Life" (FJ Oct. 2001) addressed several concerns on which many of us… Kirsten Backstrom

Light through the Cracks

“Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There’s a crack, a crack in everything That’s how… Mary Ann Downey

A Quaker Family in Afghanistan, 1949-51

In 1947 two young Quakers were looking for a way to make a practical contribution to world peace. Like many… Os Cresson

Render unto Caesar: A Text for Tax Refusers

To pay or not to pay—that is the dilemma. The issue of withholding portions of taxation is often fraught with… Cliff Marrs

Why I am Leaving Quakers

When I joined Friends 58 years ago, I felt integrated into my meeting. Quakers enveloped me and permeated me; I… Jack Powelson

Spirituality and Old Age

The spiritual aspects of aging are wrapped up in the search that makes meaning out of life. There comes a… Edward Hoare

A Tribute to Millicent Carey McIntosh

Let us celebrate the life of an important Quaker educator, Millicent Carey McIntosh, who died on January 3, 2001, at… Jane C. Kronick

Mickey Edgerton

Muriel (Mickey) Wesner Edgerton is openly self-effacing. Punctuated by her distinctive giggle, she characterizes herself as a "blabbermouth," an "extrovert,"… Kara Newell

Prayer of Redemption

In the weeks and months since September 11, I have spoken with a number of Friends who have felt led… Linda Chidsey

Can a Brazilian Change the World?

The Brazilian school system requires a 17-year-old student to decide on an occupation for the rest of one’s life—at least… Nara T. Alves

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