A. Quakerism & Other Christian Traditions

From “The Church, the Draft Board, and Me” by George Amoss, Jr.

This article recounts George Amoss Jr.’s journey from his early years as a Catholic seminarian faced with moral and institutional failures to his evolving pacifist stance during the Vietnam War draft. It culminates in his transition to Quakerism, where he finds a faith centered on direct spiritual experience, love, and social witness without reliance on…
The Spiritual Similarities of Quaker Silence and Pentecostal Glossolalia in Worship

This article explores the spiritual similarities between Quaker silence and Pentecostal glossolalia as distinct means of worship both aiming for direct experience and guidance from the Spirit. It highlights four key shared aspects: direct divine experience, the sovereignty of the Spirit in worship, mutual edification of self and others, and the limitations and challenges of…
Historical and Theological Origins of Assemblies of God Pacifism

This article explores the historical and theological roots of pacifism in the Assemblies of God, highlighting the significant influence of Quaker principles and figures such as Arthur Sidney Booth-Clibborn and Hannah Whitall Smith. It traces the evolution from early absolute pacifism, rooted in a restorationist and radical Christian ethic, to a later shift allowing freedom…
Review: “A Catholic’s Journey through Quakerism*

This article reviews Irene Lape’s book, “Leadings: A Catholic’s Journey through Quakerism,” which explores her spiritual pilgrimage from Catholicism through Quakerism and back to a renewed appreciation of both traditions. It discusses her integration of Quaker spirituality, Scripture, and continuing revelation with Catholic sacramentality and tradition, highlighting her critique of contemporary Quakerism and her grounding…
From Reason to Truth to Mystery: An Odyssey to Orthodoxy

The article traces the author’s spiritual journey from a Presbyterian, reason-based faith through Evangelical Quakerism’s commitment to truth, culminating in a conversion to Eastern Orthodox Christianity that embraces mystery, incarnation, and liturgical worship. The author reflects on the challenges modern technology poses to ethics and peace, arguing for a sacred vision of all life that…
A review of “Anabaptist Theology in Face of Postmodernity: A Proposal for the Third Millennium”*

This article reviews J. Denny Weaver’s book on Anabaptist theology in the context of postmodernity, focusing on the development of a peace church theology grounded in Jesus’ life and teachings rather than traditional creeds. The review explores Weaver’s critique of historic Christian creeds and his proposal that believers’ churches, including Mennonites and Quakers, should reconstruct…
Growing Up Plain, Conservative Quakerism

This post reviews Wilmer Cooper’s memoir, “Growing Up Plain,” which reflects on his childhood experience within the declining Wilburite Conservative Quaker tradition. It highlights the culture of strictness, anti-intellectualism, and austere lifestyle that led Cooper to leave this insular community in pursuit of education and broader engagement with the world. The post contrasts Wilburite decline…
Puritanism, Spiritualism, and Quakerism:

This extensive historiographical essay examines the relationship between Puritanism and Quakerism, arguing that although there are affinities, Quakerism should be more accurately situated among Spiritualist movements rather than as a subset of Puritanism. The author emphasizes the importance of recognizing the significant doctrinal and experiential differences between the two, particularly regarding Christology, the role of…