[Prererularl]

Friends Journal:

I never miss an issue. I recommend checking out their web site.

[Yarikoff]

Friends Journal

I'm trying to give the link, but it isn't working. Sorry.

[newspetty]

Friends Journal: I never miss an issue. I recommend checking out their web site.

I believe William Penn was a Quaker/Friend. The impression I have is that he was a sincere believer in the Christian faith. Has the system of beliefs changed since his time? Where can I find a Quaker "confession of faith"?

Thanks

[Nglvayhp]

You wouldn't like them Humber, they have no quarrel with science or the natural world.

Also they're humble. Something that can't be said about you (a real Quaker has no need to tell the world that he is a "professing Christian", that is between him and his deity).

[acissombiapse]

You wouldn't like them Humber, they have no quarrel with science or the natural world.

Neither do I. My quarrel is with the pseudo-science of evolution!

I also found this, Barclay's Catechism (ch. 3). In response to the question, “Was not Jesus Christ in being before he appeared in the Flesh? What clear Scriptures prove this, against such as erroneously assert the contrary?” it says the following:

A. But thou Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the Thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me, that is to be Ruler in Israel, whose Goings forth have been from of Old, from Everlasting [Mic. 5:2].

In the Beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God; The same was in the Beginning with God: All things were made by him, and without him was not any thing made that was made [John 1:1-3].

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was I am [John 8:58].

And now, O Father, Glorifie thou me with thine own self, with the Glory which I had with thee before the World was [John 17:5].

And to make all Men see what is the Fellowship of the Mystery, which from the beginning of the World hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ [Eph. 3:9].

For by him were all things created, that are in Heaven, and that are in Earth, visible and invisible, whether they be Thrones, or Dominions, or Principalities, or Powers: All things were created by him and for him [Col. 1:16].

God hath in these last Days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed Heir of all things, by whom also he made the Worlds [Heb. 1:2].

AMEN TO THE ABOVE!

[spineeupsenry]

Neither do I. My quarrel is with the pseudo-science of evolution! Underlining and quoting scripture isn't going to prove anything, not to mention it's a bit off topic.

[retTreftowhexm]

I believe William Penn was a Quaker/Friend.

Yes.

The impression I have is that he was a sincere believer in the Christian faith. Can anyone answer that question for anyone but themselves?

Has the system of beliefs changed since his time? Yes.

Where can I find a Quaker "confession of faith Philadelphia Yearly Meeting - Faith and Practice

But that's only for the PYM (Philly Yearly Meeting). Each group of Quakers has its own rules/guidelines.

[extessarere]

Oh, and I agree with Dayman, there is no less Humber-like a religion than Quakerism. You'll find it's akin to paganism from your point of view, as they reject most of the things you feel are central to Christianity (the Trinity, the Divinity of Christ, the Immaculate Conception, etc).

[ThomasMannfanny]

From Faith and Practice

Friends at all times have brought to their reading of these scriptures light from other sources. Through historical, literary, and cultural studies as well as sifted experience we have enriched the insights provided by our reading of the Bible. As a Society we have been generally freed from the so-called conflict between science and faith, finding instead therein a mutual illumination.

...Given the Bible's importance in shaping the ways Friends have expressed their experience of the presence and leading of God and its power to illumine our worship and our vocal ministry, we are encouraged to know it well.

We do not, however, consider scriptures, whether Hebrew or Christian or those of other religious faiths, to be the final revelation of God's nature and will. Rather, we believe in continuing revelation. This term emphasizes our ongoing communion with the Living God, our expanding sensitivity in our relationships with one another, and our growing knowledge of the universe.