Thanks Emily, a great presentation. Your reference to CARRIE NEWCOMER's song A small Flashlight ( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-b7wF4iLMekY.html ) at the beginning reminds me of The Statue of Liberty, because the statue is not standing still -- it's walking forward into the dark and is officially named Liberty Enlightening the World. It is a woman wearing a stola, a crown and sandals, trampling a broken chain, and with a torch in her raised right hand and a tabula ansata, or tablet with the date of the Declaration of Independence JULY IV MDCCLXXVI (1776) simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Liberty Which also reminds me of another wonderful aphorism: Partnership is the gift of freedom, from which flow all other gifts. (we can "partner" with our political opponents - the things which unite us are always far greater than the things which divide us)
Here is my own "elevator speech" when someone asks me "What Quakers are all about?" -- It's not about me, it's not about thee, it's all about "we". How do we live together peacefully while respecting differences? The spirit of love and truth guides us. This generally works quite well I've found :) If they ask for further information, I hit them with the British Advice #1, which is my all-time favourite -- no need to fear "darkness" in our lives. Amazing transformational powers abound everywhere! -- Take heed, dear Friends, to the promptings of love and truth in your hearts. Trust them as the leadings of God whose Light shows us our darkness and brings us to new life. (agree with David Johnson about the word "religion", unfortunately a much maligned concept -- it's actually all about bonding with others, not "following" people, creeds or texts -- love the light, indeed!)
I was active in Australian Yearly Meeting in 1973-4. Listening to you, fifty years later, I feel I am experiencing again what free-range organic Quakerism sounds like in its natural habitat.
This was horroble and upseting and extremely discusting....what must the propaganda be to get people this damn evil ??? We are not this kind that i have ever known and i probably would have had to leave the class i have cried and was going to turn this off 3 times. I have had to go through the most sickening stuff listening to get correct histories..and it has been really very difficult on every sickening war..End this Catholic stuff and all need to go on home in peace from now on it needs ended.
Thank you for this talk. My yearly just passed a minute on Gaza and it was contentious and emotionally draining. This has helped me formulate better ways to approach Friends on this subject
Yo, hold on, you are neglecting the historical references to the swarthy nature of many founding fathers. You are perpetuating the concept of whiteness. No. It is the elite class no matter their color. Cmon now.
Thank you Paul! You have given me hope that there is a community of friends (Quakers) ,even if we don't live together, that I can be a part of. Peace and all good! Thank you Alex for this opportunity 🙏
I am moved by the gentle exploration, in the expansive space created by the way these two men are conversing, with optimism and hope. That change is possible. You can feel the excitement they both have, that conversations can lead to action, involvement, investment.
I skipped through the book. I need to sit down and read it. Just a curious question .the word" God." Is always in Lower case. Is there any reason for this?
In 1 John chapter 3 the Holy Spirit pushes back against Satan in the false teaching of Thomas Aquinas regarding Aquinas' justification of the murder of Christian nonconformists (judged as 'heretics' by Satan the accuser of the brethren via Aquinas). The very worst of human iniquity and perfidy finds sanctuary in the Official Established Christian Church, i.e., "Christendom." I am a Christian.
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Very impressive! Of course, one can simply strive to *be* Quaker. Quaker in all that one is and in all that one does. Or, rather, strive to be - and so at least to continuously become...
James 2:5-7 Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn't God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren't they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him? But you dishonor the poor! Isn't it the rich who oppress you and drag you into court? Aren't they the ones who slander Jesus Christ, whose noble name you bear? Ever wonder why when Christ returns He has a NEW NAME (Revelation 3: 12)? A name that only He knows (Revelation 19: 12)? I believe, my opinion, it's because Rome has claimed the name Jesus Christ as the source of their "sovereignty". All jurisdictions ( governments, nations, religions ) fall under their claim. They use His name in equity...trust. Through that they also worship and literally "serve" their other gods like "Lady Justice". (Research Lady Justice for those who haven't.) These priest; administrators; trustees; agents; drag you into their "temple of justice" (literally means "courthouse") through the ALL CAPS NAME they force us and those before us to "register" as. Governments and churches, stemming from Rome, use and dictate the name Jesus Christ like they use and dictate the ALL CAPS NAME in their corporate satanic system. Constantine LEGALIZED the name..and King James AUTHORIZED the name!!... His name is what they use to claim SOVEREIGNTY.. I can't express that word enough. MEN HAVE NO SOVEREIGNTY OVER THE KING OF kings AND LORD OF lords; The Great I AM that I AM! None!. Nor do they over us who are kings and priest of The Most High who reign on the earth!! (Revelation 5:9-10 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.). So Christ having a NEW Name when He returns makes complete sense from that prospective. Look how many scriptures where Christ said this very thing! Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in THY NAME? and in THY NAME have cast out devils? and in THY NAME done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I NEVER KNEW YOU: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. iniquity... in equity...hmm Seems to me that it's more important that He know you...than you thinking how much you know Him. Letting someone know you is different than you trying to know someone. You can be as fake as you want to be when you are trying to know someone and it doesn't matter..that person would never know. But if you were truly letting that person know you... eventually the fake will be exposed. Here's another verse in scripture. Matthew 24:4-5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in MY NAME, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. People will use His NAME..saying HE IS CHRIST..and deceive many...hmm. That is the context of the verse..not that people will claim to be christ themselves. They will literally claim Jesus is Christ!..And DECEIVE MANY! I could put more... You get the point though. They use the Name Jesus Christ...to have political power over you.. they claim sovereignty. From who?? Or what?? When did The Most High give man dominion over men? I remember Him giving us dominion over the land, air and water...but not over men🤔 It is sickening to see the extent of the shroud put over our eyes to keep us blind. The scriptures only point to Christ! They of themselves; like just claiming the name; will not save you (John 5: 39-40). You have to let Him know you. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Most aren't willing to do that. I love the scriptures... I just don't idolize them. There are too many things we don't comprehend about them though..and still label things as fact based on just hearsay! Here is an example Matthew 22:29-30 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. Show me where in the old Testament Christ quotes this scripture? You will ONLY find it in Enoch! Yet Enoch isn't part of the cannon.. Christ himself..along with Jude quotes Enoch and calls it scripture!..... So why isn't it scripture???? So called " bible scholars" debate this and try to give the people just a few options to choose from to believe...like politicians who only give you a select few "candidates" to vote for. Both could be wrong and evil...but who cares right! Don't ask questions lol.. Who decides what is or isn't "inspired" by God?! What would be the purpose of Christ coming to earth.. dying..being ressurected..us GIVEN the Holy Spirit!... If an incomplete compilation of scrolls had ALL the words in it to save you? Christ Himself said that the scriptures of themselves will not save you. That they only point to Him (John 5: 39-40).. Yet people refuse to come to Him! Men control religion.... There is no other excuse for that. I believe this to be a great warning and showing of a strong delusion at work. 😊For real though...Matthew 7: 22-23 specifically states; many will claim HIS NAME to prophesying, casting out of devils, and to doing wonderful works! Sounds more like the systematic church corporation to me. How many churches are 501 c3 now? Most all of them. Most churches have the gold fringe captured war flag in their church...and the people don't even know what it means. I'm just saying.. The Most High is not controlled by man made unctions. Why do you think churches teach people how to know Christ?... Instead of how to let or allow Christ to KNOW YOU?? Huge difference! 😊 I only bring these things up because most have no idea the amount of slander.. So I would like to repeat this passage in scripture. James 2:5-7 Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn't God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren't they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him? But you dishonor the poor! Isn't it the rich who oppress you and drag you into court? Aren't they the ones who slander Jesus Christ, whose noble name you bear? I bear the name.. But am also well aware that Christ will have a New name when He returns. One that cannot be claimed or controlled by the beast or men. Who drags who into court? What do they do? Slander the Name..by claiming "sovereignty" through it. I call THAT lawlessness! They call it "legal". And most churches are all on board. For the love of money is the root of all evil. The Americas..in my opinion.. ARE the Promised Lands written about in scripture. Churches do not teach you this but instead teach you evolution based history. Melchizedek; one of his titles; is the king of Salem. If you google how many Salems are in the world you will see that there are 58..or so. 36!... Almost 40 of the 58!.... Guess where they are?! Here! In North America! Salem..to me is not just a city. It is a land. The land of Salem. I also believe Melchizedek is one of the 2 witnesses; along with Enoch; who has not experienced death yet; who will CLAIM what is RIGHTFULLY his when the 2 witnesses come on the scene. Melchizedek is not Christ. You cannot be someone you resemble. Melchizedek resembles the son of man. America, and its current "sovereignty"...is claimed through force and man made documentation or "doctrine". Pirates really. Just know though...he who lives by the sword (weapon..law..bible) will die by the sword! The double edged sword that comes from the mouth of Christ when He returns!
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I appreciate this lecture tremendously. I felt in Rosen's conclusions like I'm picking up notes of Ben Pink Dandelion's anarchistic roots as an influence. Membership came about, as I understand it and as I see it in the tithing obligations of membership in any organized religion, as a means to be for financially sustaining the institutional or permanency of a practice as well as the right to be involved in the governance of that formal structure. That said, the need to be open to greater involvement of convinced but not financially sustaining friends is an important need to grow those willing to financially sustain the entities pushing the message beyond that available to the individual believers' reaches. So I'm left with a feeling that the lecturer's analysis and Dandelion's own thinking might be influenced by the financial and cultural security of the academic environment, the "Ivory Tower" as it's known. Any movement, locked with in a monetary-based, capitalist system without access to those financial resources is greatly constrained in its ability to grow or influence the greater culture. Whether it's called membership or convincement or sucking at the capitalist teat, donations are required to sustain anything working as a nonprofit in a profit-centric market economy, in my opinion. All to say, none of this is meant to take anything away from the great value and insight I think is offered in Mr. Rosen's lecture.
What a wonderful clear presentation. This is an excellent resource for better understanding our history and early faith experience and for giving us guidance in the present and hope for the future. Thank you for all the hard work and prayer that went into this extraordinary lecture. It is a witness to the Light still shining!
You blessed me today. Wonderful sharing and learning. I too felt the touch of my parent after that passed over. I will add some joy to my days. That is wisdom! Blessings to you.
I encourage all non-indigenous folks to stop using the term spirit animal and assure you Google searches and online tests are not ways to seek your "spirit animal".... please white people educate yourselves on appropriation and learn how offensive and harmful this is.
Interesting dialogue. However Sunday is not the sabbath neither is it the LORDS day. Sunday worship is antisemitic law passed by Emperor Constantine then later on by the Catholic Church as a Mark of their authority. The 10 commandments (not 10 suggestions) only say rest on 'the' sabbath day, that day is Saturday not Sunday. I am happy to obey God's law but let's not promote pagan Sunday worship as the bible only speaks about sabbath on the sabbath day - Friday subset to sunset Saturday. Yes sabbath will definitely help the environment. Let's stick to the law of God to enjoy that benefit
Watching and listening to this interview was indeed a delight! Thank you Paul and Alex! Paul first instructed me in the fact that the testimonies are not oral, creedal expressions but that our lives should testify outwardly to others these principles. I've been preaching that gospel to other Friends ever since - irony intended! 🥰
I live in the shadow of pendle hill in England and my research of it led me to this video. I can't believe there's an actual place in the USA that's named after it 🤯🤯
I know her feeling about unfinished projects and boxes. I inherited 3 estates from collectors of stuff. Now I have a RU-vid channel about it. Having Thisoverstuffedhouse has taught me there are a lot of people that just keep looking in their boxes and not working on what is in them.
