Fundamental Beliefs of Conservative Friends #1 Introduction and Goals

This is the first episode of a series entitled “Fundamental Beliefs of Conservative Friends: What We are Conserving”. The program will be devoted to presenting various traditional Quaker teachings, principles and understandings. The series is geared primarily for Conservative Friends but is open to all others who have an interest or are curious about our beliefs. One spiritual topic (and possibly more) will be presented by Henry Jason in each session. This will then be followed by a discussion and time for questions and answers.In this episode Henry introduces himself and describes the goals of the series.  He lists the books that are the source materials and explains why these books (rather than some other Quaker Classics) are used.  He briefly presents some of the topics and words that will be the subject of discussion in later episodes.  These are…RepentanceRedemptionRegenerationEgo/SelfMortificationSpiritual BaptismFear of the LordInward/Outward Aspects of RealityThe Lord’s Prayer.Also, included will be concepts, beliefs and doctrines that Friends have traditionally rejected.  Examples:The TrinityOriginal sinWater BaptismHenry gives a brief examination of the schisms in Quakerism.  This short review concludes with a quote from Edward hicks.  A discussion ensues with Henry and some participants regarding the environment of early Christianity.   A complete list of our podcasts,  organized into topics, is available on our website.We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel.  The first interview is with Susan Smith. To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), please visit  ohioyearlymeeting.org. Those interested in exploring the distinctives of Conservative Friends waiting worship should consider checking out our many Zoom Online Worship opportunities during the week here. All are welcome! We also have several Zoom study groups.  Check out the Online Study and Discussion Groups on our website.   Advices read in these podcasts can be found on page 29 in our Book Of Discipline.We welcome feedback on this and any of our other podcast episodes.   Contact us through our website.