I’m going to talk briefly, first, about my concept of worship, second, the process of translating or refining the words I use and third, about tolerating differing uses of these words and the beliefs they reflect. First off, a definition from Webster, Worship: 1. to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power; … Read more
the word ‘worship’ by itself is simply a standard quaker word for that period of time on sunday mornings & committee meetings in which we settle down in our heads & hearts & bodies, getting quiet, maybe opening our selves to revelations from inside & outside of us. but like all common quaker terms, ‘worship’ & all … Read more
I was curious about what ChatGPT would write about nontheist Quakers, so I asked, “Tell me about nontheist (AKA atheist) Quakers.”
Angloamerican christians developed a colorized vocabulary to talk about race & secure their own privilege. While eurocentric empires demonized, terrorized, enslaved & stole from Indigenous peoples around the world, White supremacy was celebrated with white Jesuses made in the image of Light. White Quakers – 99% of all quakers at the time – participated in this racialized … Read more
You’re invited to join us THURSDAYS for 30 minutes of quiet practice / meditation / mindfulness / emptiness in the manner of nontheist Friends. • thursdays • 1000 pacific / 1100 mountain / 1200 central / 1300 eastern / 1800 gmtJoin us on Zoom by clicking here. … & if you can/want to hang around, … Read more
New York Yearly Meeting now openly recognizes the diversity of its members’ practices, its theological diversity, its languages, and nontheism. On April 4, 2025 at Spring Sessions, there was an offering from a nontheist. I am that nontheist and these are my words: A nontheist friend’s offering at Spring Sessions My seven-year-old granddaughter asked me … Read more
While preparation for Nontheist Center activities at the online Gathering was a bit challenging, as were some technical glitches during the week, overall it was fairly successful. We ranged from 5 – 17 participants in each of the afternoon sessions, and the content was well received, at least from the responses we were given.
We, the undersigned members of the Nontheist Friends (Quaker) Contemplative Sharing Group, stand united in our commitment to the principles of equality, integrity, and the worth of every person. Guided by these fundamental values which stand in accord with the United States Constitution, we strongly oppose the unconstitutional actions taken by President Donald J. Trump … Read more
by Mattias Karlsson Nontheism is a term that covers a range of both religious and nonreligious attitudes characterized by the absence of — or the rejection of — theism or any belief in a personal god or gods. It is in use in the fields of philosophy and general liberal theology. “Nontheism” should not be … Read more
The 2024 FGC Gathering, “Rooted in Story”, will be held at Haverford College in Haverford, PA, from June 30 – July 6, 2024. Workshop: Nontheism Among Friends Workshop Number: P-17Leaders: Robin Alpern and Mary PagureliasWorship/Worship-Sharing: 15%Lecture: 10%Discussion: 20%Experiential Activities: 55% The goal of this workshop is to provide a safe, loving, and inspiring space for … Read more