I am extremely interested in Quakerism as I believe it fits very well with my own beliefs. (And I'm also very open to learning.) I have nothing against other religions; I just feel as though Quakerism is a very good fit for me. The only problem is that while I'm away at school, there is no place nearby that hosts meetings. I have done a lot (a ton) of reading on the beliefs and practices, I know the basics, but how should I go about becoming a Quaker if I can't actually go to meetings regularly? Is it possible?
I've also been to many different websites, so if you include a link, please add a little note saying what may be of interest on the site or what I should go to on the site.
Also, please only answer if you have something to add, not just "Not sure." If you are Quaker, if you know a Quaker, or if you've just heard/read about it, I do appreciate any sort of guidance you could provide. Thanks so much!
2006-12-18 13:21:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
we went to a Quaker church when i was a teenager, it was call "Friends."
try looking for a "friends Church"
2006-12-18 13:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I am a Quaker and I don't think you need to go to Meeting to be one. Most Meetings have programmed worship. While worshiping with the Meeting is great, you can worship on your own. Meetings are very open to new people, so if you can't become a regular member right now, you are free to attend a Meeting anytime. Also, check out the Yearly Meeting near you. I live in New England and our Yearly Meeting is something I look forward to all year. We stay at a college for a week and do workshops and stuff like that. I'm not sure how different your Yearly Meeting would be. Doing things with other Quakers is really fun, but if you can't make it to things, worshiping alone is fine.
2006-12-18 13:37:42 · answer #2 · answered by harmonardus 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Quakerism is alot like Zen; you don't have to DO anything to be one. You either adhere to their beliefs or you don't. It sounds like you already are a Quaker. If you are looking for fellowship with other Quakers you could try joining a newsgroup or email list. Many colleges also have some sort of student faith office that may have contacts in the community for you.
2006-12-18 13:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by Deb 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, I remeber reading that in Pennsylvania, theres still a small quaker region, unless you live near there...
But for any religion, there is always a group somewhere. Just try the internet to find a local area.
2006-12-18 13:25:47 · answer #4 · answered by J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might direct your questions and comments to a website run by Friends (Quakers). For instance, here's something from the Friends General Conference:
http://www.fgcquaker.org/library/welcome/forseeker.html
And at the bottom of the page is their e-mail address. Try e-mailing them, and see what they tell you.
I'm a Catholic, but have been to several local Friends meetings and enjoyed it. If you can find a local meeting, or even e-mail somebody online, I'm sure they'd be very glad to help you.
2006-12-18 13:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by solarius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was GOING to say "Eat lots of oatmeal" but now I see that would be disrespectful and goofy.
I think you'd have to come in contact with other Quakers and take if from there. I think it's one of those situations where you have to be there in person, or it's not going to work.
2006-12-18 13:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
loose your computer
2006-12-18 13:28:34 · answer #7 · answered by Just So 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
When he eats enough OATS.
2006-12-18 13:24:40 · answer #8 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
nerds
2006-12-18 13:23:29 · answer #9 · answered by omfg 1 · 0⤊ 6⤋