Responding to Ecological Crisis - Quaker Spiritual Insights

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A Glossary of TermsConvincementBecoming aware of and accepting our humanlimitations, flaws, and mistakes. In the 17thcentury, to be convinced meant to be convictedof sin.CorporateWhat we do together as a whole community (asopposed to what we do as individuals).CreaturesCreated material things (all humans, otheranimals, and the rest of the natural world).DiscernmentThe practice of assessing, testing, and evaluatingspiritual experiences and, in particular, theguidance or leadings we feel we have received.EcologyThe study of the complex relationships ofinterconnection and interdependence betweenthe various parts of the natural world (e.g.animals, plants etc…).EcosystemA biological community of interconnected andinterdependent organisms, interacting withintheir physical environmentFaithfulnessBeing honest and consistent in trying to do whatwe believe is right and true (especially in relationto spiritual guidance and leadings).IdeologyA system of ideas and beliefs that are held bygroups of people, or that shape the characteristicsof a society. These ideas and beliefs might bepolitical, cultural or economic in nature.Inward TeacherThe source of spiritual guidance that is tobe found within all people (Quakers havetraditionally understood this to be the HolySpirit, or Jesus Christ).New CreationThe anticipated renewal of the wholecreation as a “new heaven and new earth”(see, Revelation 21:1, Romans 8:18-21).Peaceable KingdomState of harmony among all creatures,linked to the establishment of the newcreation (see, Isaiah 11:6-9).RepentanceA fundamental change of mind, direction,and lifestyle. This comes from the Greekword ‘metanoia’.RevelationThe revealing of something that waspreviously unknown. It is used here todescribe the experience of receiving inwardspiritual insights and guidance.TestimonyTestimony is behaviour which is led byand consistent with the truth, as it has beenrevealed to us. It is the fruit of spiritualguidance becoming visible in our lives.WitnessBeing a witness is about offering atestimony, in what we say or do, to thetruth as it has been revealed to us. It is thefruit of spiritual guidance becoming visiblein our lives.Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre
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Page 1 and 2: Responding toEcological CrisisQuake
Page 3 and 4: IntroductionWhat is the purpose of
Page 5 and 6: Quakers have found that there is a
Page 7 and 8: Convincement is an experience of be
Page 9 and 10: The value of plain and honest speak
Page 11 and 12: Being brought to a new life is abou
Page 13 and 14: The Quaker way has tended to see tr
Page 15 and 16: Quaker testimony is our faithful re
Page 17 and 18: Quaker communities are communities
Page 19 and 20: Following the guidance of the Spiri
Page 21 and 22: Across history, Quakers have been i
Page 23 and 24: “Let your life and the things you
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