Are you still looking into Quakerism? I was also introduced through Jessica's videos and started down the attending path a few months ago. I hope you're well!
It's so amazing that Quakers have a living document to guide them. A document that can dynamically change with the times and deal with new challenges and ideas. Just something else that sets them apart from others that rely on books with ages that can be measured in millenia.
stanj85 How can you trust something that constantly changes? Where is the supreme moral standard? If it constantly changes, how do you know what's right and what's not?
@@narrowisthewaytoeternity the moral standards do not change. But the commandments and recommendations change based on things we learn over time. You bring up a good point though
@@narrowisthewaytoeternity I feel like the main moral princible of Quakerism is "be kind, do good, let people live happily even if its different from how you live" Im pretty sure the Bible adresses slavery, which is very out of date by todays standards So instead of talking about what life was like from the start of the universe until about 40AD, the Quakerism book talks about current year issues and how to apply the worlds collective current knowledge and how to apply the Quaker moral code along with the changing knowledge of the world Im not 100% sure though, as this is not my religion
You have answered EVERY SINGLE QUESTION I had about my current Christian spiritual practice, and why I feel it isn't the right option for me. I'm seriously considering quakerism. Thank you so so much!
Since watching your first video on Quakerism, I've felt quite drawn to seeking out a meeting in my city. I grew up Lutheran (Christian protestant) in a conservative, rural town. Since my late teens I haven't felt connected to the church, and for the longest time I thought I didn't believe in anything. But I can't deny an itch that I think is my soul needing a home. So thank you for introducing me to Quakerism and giving me much food for thought!
Kenna Hey! Sorry for taking a minute to reply! So I ended up going and have had a really lovely experience. My Meeting has 3 services, two on Sunday that were packed and one on Wednesday nights that’s much smaller. Pre-COVID, I was going nearly every week. It feels really good to start building my own relationship with my own spirituality. I also have met some very good people and am enjoying the journey! I’ve missed going in-person a lot since we closed. Zoom meetings aren’t quite the same.
Maggie P I'm glad to hear this! I decided to be brave and started attending the Zoom meeting right after I commented here, and it's been really interesting. I grew up listening to sermons, so I love actually having time between speakers to write down all of my thoughts. I think this is going to help my mental health a lot. Thanks for the update, it gives me hope. 😊
YES PLEASE to the anti-anxiety, self-soothing, videos-to-fall-asleep to idea, along with historical ones too! You have such a comforting voice, and your upbeat personality, non-shaming perspectives and knowledgeable viewpoints are so positive and enriching. These videos help me to keep going.
yes, same! i don't have much of a problem falling asleep, but i still think jessie's voice would make it so much more calming. obviously this is over a year old, and i haven't watched every single video after this yet (i'm scrolling back chronologically) but i'm fairly sure those videos haven't happened, and i know lots of people would absolutely love them!
I've always said that if someone cannot practically restrict all animal products (because of family circumstances, disability or conditions, etc) but still does everything they safely and practically can, they are still embodying vegan practice, I would go as far as to say they are vegan (though describing themself as such would be quite unhelpful for other people). The vegan society definition of veganism includes the phrase "as far as possible and practicable".
I was hoping someone would say this, that's why I was reading the comments! I think Jessica is doing her best at the moment and seems to be very conscientious. My only critique is for her to keep an open mind to revisit it in the future. It's quite possible she might be able to manage it, just very difficult to start. (sorry, I know this is old...)
I found out about Quakerism from your channel videos nearly 2 years ago now. I enquired more and for over a year now I've been joining Meeting for Worship. I still say that I'm very new to Quakerism but I feel like it's the right faith for me compared to other Christian denomination churches I'd been going to in the past.
Quakerism seems like a very positive religion as far as religions go. The emphasis on equality and love, fairness and simplicity is really lovely. I shy away from organized religion for specific reasons and experiences I've had and am just a spiritual person in my own way, but if I ever were to consider a religion to take on, quakerism would probably be pretty high on the list because of the evolving beliefs and thoughts. A lot of people use religion as a tool to justify hate abd judgement, but quakerism seems like there would be few ways to do so, and the people drawn to quakerism would seem to be of a certain kind, people drawn to equality and positivity in religion. I think there is good and bad in most religions, and generally there will be people who make bad choices or demonstrate bad actions claiming it is on behalf of religious belief, and there will be people for whom religion is motivation to do great good. I have always said that religion can inspire great beauty, wonderful acts of community service and love, the arts, and unity; it can also inspire people to do terrible evil under misguidance. Quakerism seems to at their core not want to hurt anyone or judge anyone, and that makes me so happy even though it is not my own religion. I think a lot of Christians for example, have forgotten that to be Christian means to be Christ-Like in your love, support and living ethics. 😕 Anywho I found this video really great and educational, entertaining and as always, you were lovely, Jessica. Thank you for taking the time to teach people about your religion and personal beliefs! 🌸
Very well said. I grew up as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, and it was a harmful experience for me. I've grown to learn that it wasn't faith, or spirituality that has damaged me. But humans and our emotional responses and rules. Things get twisted, there's nothing wrong with being close to God in theory
@@rosalina9768 , I'm sorry it was a negative experience for you. I too have had some very unpleasant experiences related to religion. In theory faith can be amazing. Humans are good at mucking things up, as well as misuse and harmful interpretations! But this isn't true for all people in any religion, just some.
@@savannam.7048 I agree. My experiences taught me about the psychology of being part of a cult, why people perpetrate these things and why people allow themselves to be controlled. It's in our nature to have structure and need belonging. That's the dark side of human nature. But the bright side I learned is our intrinsic need to feel greater than animals, more than just carbon matter. This leads to our writings of Godly things and art and music and the search for God and spirit in general.
Any idea you get for a video on Quakerism: do it!! We need all the Quakerism videos! It's all really interesting and it's really good learning about other people's beliefs.
Hello ! Find your channel yesterday. I love everything about it, and about you ! You're such an inspiration on so many levels ! I'm on my personal spiritual journey since almost two years now. And i want to thank you for your videos about Quakerism. It's very appealing to me, it resonates so perfectly with my aspirations and wishes in regard of a spiritual community that i didn't even think it could exist ! And with the non-proselytism i would have never find out. So thank you from the bottom of my heart.
So sad I missed it! As a Quaker, it's always a nice treat to hear other people talking about quakerism and what it means to them. Also, I share your frustration with the "Like the oats?" question. As if the only places Quakers exist are in history and on cereal!
Hi! Can I butt in for something off topic? I am a christian catholic and have been so forever but I tend to prefer practicing on my own since I can be quite critical of my religion and I have been drawn to quakerism recently but there are almost no qualers in my area. Do you know how to document myself and if there is a platform for me to reach out to potential quakers around me?
Honestly, I'm not the best person to ask that of. I've always lived in places with Friend's meetings in close proximity. Have you done a search for a meeting near you? A lot of people have no idea they even exist but a surprising number of places have them! I'd say your best bet is to do a little internet digging to see if you can turn something up. There might be an online platform I don't know about! Good luck! Sorry I can't be of more help.
@@clotildebesson1991 i'm fairly sure there's a system to find meetings in the uk. if you just type in 'quakers near me' you should find a way, i think.
Oh my goodness the more I learn about this religion it is so much like a 12 step meeting and how each individual group runs itself and they have a business meeting and I loved 12 step groups on the member so I just love love love that you share these things with us so that we can learn more and expand our own knowledge
One of my favorite things about TH-cam is how much I can learn from other people. I would love to learn more about Quaker history and current practices
I just discovered your channel recently and have been consuming mass quantities of your content. This particular series about the Quakers has been fascinating! This is one faith I knew very little about, and I make a habit of learning about many religions. You really do have a lot in common with Buddhism. But rather than accepting the teachings of just one voice, I really like this group search for deeper meaning. Until your videos, I thought the closest match to my own inner faith was the Unitarian Universalist church. Sounds like the Quakers have their stuff together as well. Very heartening to this old Seeker of Truth. Love and hugs from New Jersey USA.
I actually did put this stream on for falling asleep! :D Your pleasant speaking voice contributed to me subscribing to you, and the content is sure to not be upsetting (so no casual misogyny or body shaming surprises, for example) so works! Yes to falling asleep and anti anxiety videos, naturally!
Thank you. Quakerism is something I’ve taken an interest in learning about since 2016 and coincidently I subscribe to you! I’d be interested in Quaker views on kink, specifically BDSM. If it’s consensual does it count as hurting another person?
Amazing video as always 😍 so nice to just see you passionate about your religion. I find it so interesting and feel it would sit very well with my own beliefs and morals. Oh also your video on keeping happy made me feel you would make a very good counsellor x
Wow. The more I learn the more I feel like I would have really benefited from a Quaker upbringing rather than what I was brought up with. I don’t know that I could convert now but I can really get behind so much of it. I currently identify as “Spiritualist.” I’ve found my own truths in many religions and cannot stand religious doctrines that beat people down, tell them they’re awful, and/or condone any sort of violence. Although...self defense of a child or someone else vulnerable... maybe circumstantial. Thank you for sharing so much about Quakerism.
Hi Jessica! Hello Claudia! Hello Clara! Thank you so much for this livestream. I am very sorry that I missed it. But, it was excellent! I learned lots of things about quakerism that I did not know at all. Of course, I knew about Quakers and the Underground Railroad because I'm an American. That would make a lovely video. I'm all for history! LOL happy anniversary Jessica and Claudia! I hope you have a lovely time and more poppers! XO
HUGE SHOUT OUT TO JESSICA for this info! Thanks to Jessica sharing about Quaker beliefs, I started attending my local Friends meeting during the pandemic via Zoom. I have attended quite a few these past few months and have offered to volunteer with them. I have never known a Quaker in real life and began attending alone, but one of my friends has also started attending recently. I was terrified at first (social anxiety), but the group quickly made me feel welcome. Friends are quick to make friends at friends meetings! It's also been really interesting to explain how I found my local friends group (do we capitalize the 'f' in friends?) TO my local friends group. For being a life long agnostic witch who is also non binary, I didn't know how I would be received and how comfortable I'd be able to become, but it's quickly become my safe place in the storm that is 2020.
That was an amazing video, thank you very much! I was wondering, since Quakerism encourages personal judgment how is it that sometimes you say "quakerism says" or "we think that"? Is there general topics that you know are agreed on by every member?
The idea of not having a hell really interests me. From what I've read, Eastern Orthodox religion doesn't believe in hell as a place distinct from heaven. All souls are redeemed, sort of living in God's direct presence upon death, due to the whole business of salvation; it's up to the soul to experience said presence as "heaven" or as "hell". I wonder if that's compatible with Quaker thought...
For me, I'm very aware of the research that says the vast majority of people who commit crimes of sexual abuse were themselves abused as children. There is a cycle and it cannot be just the abused/abuser's responsibility to break it, although many do. I believe the responsibility must be shared by the larger society that over-sexualizes children and which not only does not step in and prevent abuse, but also fails to comfort and care for abused people in general. Should a pedophile be separated from society so that they do not hurt any one else? Yes, certainly. But if we would make that place of societal separation a place of healing and care, we could break that cycle. As it is, we just ingrain it even deeper.
your videos about religion are so informative! What you have said in the past about your own religion is so interesting. But I have a question not related to this, why have you stopped signing your videos? I don't know if you maybe covered this topic in the past, Im new.
I’ve known about Quakerism for a while now. Last night me and my sister were finding old songs from primary school, a Baptist church school. We’ve never been religious, but last night, singing those songs, I felt like I wanted something to be able to turn to. I don’t know what it was really. But I started looking more into quakers and when I found your video I got excited. I used to watch your videos about disability and I didn’t know you were a Quaker. I subscribed again today. I’m really thinking about becoming a Quaker, although the meetings near me don’t have children’s meetings, or if they do, they’re only once a month. I’m 14 in April. Is there a way to worship at home? Or can you join the adults meetings at 13? I’m curious. I’d love to hear what you have to say :) Edit: just got to the part about the afterlife. My dad died 3 months ago and since then I finally figured out what I think of the afterlife. I don’t like the idea of your family ‘watching over you’. I had a dream where Daddy had taken me, my mum and sister into his world. It was a copy of ours, with everyone in it. He lives among us. He sees us, and can interact with us, it just doesn’t work the other way around. He can also visit whoever he wants, not just his family. He can visit friends in America who he’d never met, he can meet Steve Jobs, who he really liked as he’s an ex IT technician. He can do whatever he wants. And every so often, he’ll leave us a white feather. Grandma always told us that when you see a white feather, it means someone is watching over you. Before, it was Granddad, who died when I was 5. Now, it is Daddy. He always believed in the white feathers, so I believe he leaves them for us. The day he died, we saw a massive one, and 2 smaller ones. If that’s not a sign, I don’t know what is. I don’t know if this fits into Quakerism at all, but the religion seems like it’s a lot up to interpretation. That’s what I’d seen in my dream, so that’s my interpretation. I hope that made sense :)
I know in your last video you mentioned Quakers chose to avoid military service As a soldier myself, I wanted to know how Quakers viewed those in the military service? And whether or not a soldier would be allowed to become Quaker
Please please make learning and history videos, I am obsessed with your voice and love history 😍 I can picture the little illustrations in the Malaysia vlog telling the history of the Plantagenets and abolition of slavery etc etc
it's no doubt I'll be commenting on this video. How low are your ceilings? I live in Glasgow and our ceilings are really high so seeing that streamer just hanging there is a complete joy for me 🥰
I think many people would vehemently disagree with the souls not having genders thing, not from a theological perspective, but from a personal one. Personally I think the gendered nature of souls varies from soul to soul, some souls have no gender, some have a definite one, some have more. That would very much result in the kind of strong feelings, broad feelings, and apathy, we observe about the subject here in life.
As far as I can figure out, buddhism does not see all people as equals. I believe it considers men to be of a higher status than women, so it advocates a society based on patriarchy. I might be wrong, though. Im not buddhist and my knowledge about this is pretty basic.
I've just thought of a question, I'm thinking of visiting a Quaker meeting when COVID-19 settles down and I have a friend who is also interested in visiting who is Polyamorous. Are Quakers typically accepting of that do you know?
I know it’s been a long time since you asked this, so you probably already know, but if you or anyone else are/is still unsure: At 53:39 she says that there are actually polyamorous Quakers, so yes.
What do quakers feel about soliders I'm going to the national guard and also interested in quakerism I will be a medic does that change the opinion in the eyes of quakers
most quakers became medics during wartime, although many only did so because they were conscripted. War is considered one of the worst and most morally wrong things that can happen, and if you’re joining to support war, Quakerism is firmly against this. If you are however joining to prevent more unnecessary deaths, and would treat an ‘enemy’ soldier as an equal to a soldier from your nation, then there may be more leeway. If you would allow a soldier to die because he is not on your side, that would be considered wrong. If you’re passionate about medicine, maybe join an ambulance service, or emergency aid for developing nations. In the Quaker testimony of peace, it says ‘We totally oppose all wars, all preparation for war, all use of weapons and coercion by force, and all military alliances: no end could ever justify such means.’, ‘All bloody principles and practices we do utterly deny, with all outward wars, and strife, and fightings with outward weapons, for any end, or under any pretence whatsoever, and this is our testimony to the whole world.’ and ‘the spirit of Christ which leads us into all Truth will never move us to fight and war against any man with outward weapons, neither for the kingdom of Christ, nor for the kingdoms of this world.’
No serious monotheist has ever thought that God is _a_ being located in the sky (or anywhere else). God is being itself, the only one whose nature is 'to be'.
In the meetings I've been attending, people will say what they associate with. Some friends say, 'God,' some say, 'spirit,' the lifelong Quakers in my group tend to list many names so that they're words identify with more people. It moreso is the recognition that whatever entity you believe in (such as a deity, energy, or the universe itself) lives inside every one and every thing.
Hi Jessica! This has nothing to do with Quakerism. But I don't know how to get information to you. I just watched a TedTalk by this amazing guy, who was a guest for Special Books by Special Kids. I really like his TedTalk and his mobility aid!!!!!
Love watching your video today I would love it if you did do a video on anxiety attacks as i suffer with them along with depression and painc attacks as well and when I watch your videos it always seems to help me I think it's to do with your voice so yes could you please do a video on anxiety thank you Jessica oh by the way I have left you a message on Instagram messager as well thank you Jessica 💝🎉🎊🎇🎆🎉🎊💝
That nurse example is philosophically problematic if you believe that an unborn child (whether from conception or further along the pregnancy is a living human being) as many do, that's the equivalent of saying 'Nobody judges me for not wanting to murder somebody, so I don't have the right to judge somebody who does murder people'. The ethical debate has to be about at what point we consider a new human being to be a human being for some people that's at conception, for some people it's when they can feel pain, for some people it's not until birth. And that's definitely a debate that can be had. But if you believe something to be immoral you absolutely have the right to object to other people doing it when there actions affect others. E.g. in your swearing example you might not object to somebody saying 'that's f***ig brilliant' (even if you wouldn't say it yourself) but you probably would object to someone calling you a 'c**t' because at that point they're directing it at you someone who's offended by it. But of course swearing is a lot less consequential than ending another human beings life.
The Quaker website says that some of their members find God/divinity/whatever in "nature religions" aka Paganism. Since Witchcraft is a pagan tradition with strong roots in nature, I think they'd be accepting.
Quakerism seems really cool, I'm thinking of sticking my nose in a quaker meeting soon! Anyone with any reccomendations in the manchester area let me knw :)
The strict pacifism is perhaps the thing I struggle most with about whether to become a Quaker. I feel like sometimes pacifism is enabling of bad actions - pacifism during WWII being a perfect example.
The going out of your way to not offend people I would have a hard time with. I tend to offend people because I am incredibly blunt and honest and if you are wrong about something that I know facts about, I can't just let that slide. Like if someone tells me that vaccines cause autism. I'm going to try not to make the person feel stupid, but I'm going to let them know that the study that started that entire movement was complete bunk and the Dr who did the study lost his board certification over it.
Some people might call the thing where you make a video to relax or go to sleep to ASMR. It is a silly name, but, as silly a name it is, it might help people looking for them find them if you tag them with that.
In terms of the environmental guilt: I'm not sure how much of a help this will be, but the effect any one individual has on the environment is incredibly incredibly small. The reason we are in such a crisis at the moment is due to the practices of mega corporations, 100 of which are responsible for 72% of carbon emissions. In this case, I believe that the most beneficial things individuals can actually do to help the environment is less about restricting our own lives but putting pressure on corporations via strikes/protests, investing in smaller more ethical businesses, and pressuring politicians to pass stricter regulations
I wish Jessica would start a channel about Quakerism! I am really looking into Quakerism as a religion now.
Are you still looking into Quakerism? I was also introduced through Jessica's videos and started down the attending path a few months ago. I hope you're well!
It's so amazing that Quakers have a living document to guide them. A document that can dynamically change with the times and deal with new challenges and ideas. Just something else that sets them apart from others that rely on books with ages that can be measured in millenia.
stanj85 How can you trust something that constantly changes? Where is the supreme moral standard? If it constantly changes, how do you know what's right and what's not?
Maya Ivy the values don't change, just how you apply them in a changing society
@@narrowisthewaytoeternity the moral standards do not change. But the commandments and recommendations change based on things we learn over time. You bring up a good point though
@@narrowisthewaytoeternity I feel like the main moral princible of Quakerism is "be kind, do good, let people live happily even if its different from how you live"
Im pretty sure the Bible adresses slavery, which is very out of date by todays standards
So instead of talking about what life was like from the start of the universe until about 40AD, the Quakerism book talks about current year issues and how to apply the worlds collective current knowledge and how to apply the Quaker moral code along with the changing knowledge of the world
Im not 100% sure though, as this is not my religion
Okay, but to be fair, Catholics have a similar thing with the Cathechism and Muslims have fatwahs.
You have answered EVERY SINGLE QUESTION I had about my current Christian spiritual practice, and why I feel it isn't the right option for me. I'm seriously considering quakerism. Thank you so so much!
Since watching your first video on Quakerism, I've felt quite drawn to seeking out a meeting in my city. I grew up Lutheran (Christian protestant) in a conservative, rural town. Since my late teens I haven't felt connected to the church, and for the longest time I thought I didn't believe in anything. But I can't deny an itch that I think is my soul needing a home. So thank you for introducing me to Quakerism and giving me much food for thought!
Maggie P I grew up in a nondenominational Christian Church. And I completely relate to what you are saying it’s exactly what I’m going through
Same hat!
Two years on, how are you doing with this? I’m seriously considering reaching out to a local group to see if I can join their Zoom service.
Kenna Hey! Sorry for taking a minute to reply! So I ended up going and have had a really lovely experience. My Meeting has 3 services, two on Sunday that were packed and one on Wednesday nights that’s much smaller. Pre-COVID, I was going nearly every week. It feels really good to start building my own relationship with my own spirituality. I also have met some very good people and am enjoying the journey! I’ve missed going in-person a lot since we closed. Zoom meetings aren’t quite the same.
Maggie P I'm glad to hear this! I decided to be brave and started attending the Zoom meeting right after I commented here, and it's been really interesting. I grew up listening to sermons, so I love actually having time between speakers to write down all of my thoughts. I think this is going to help my mental health a lot. Thanks for the update, it gives me hope. 😊
YES PLEASE to the anti-anxiety, self-soothing, videos-to-fall-asleep to idea, along with historical ones too! You have such a comforting voice, and your upbeat personality, non-shaming perspectives and knowledgeable viewpoints are so positive and enriching. These videos help me to keep going.
yes, same! i don't have much of a problem falling asleep, but i still think jessie's voice would make it so much more calming. obviously this is over a year old, and i haven't watched every single video after this yet (i'm scrolling back chronologically) but i'm fairly sure those videos haven't happened, and i know lots of people would absolutely love them!
I would love them too. Maybe reading stories too
I've always said that if someone cannot practically restrict all animal products (because of family circumstances, disability or conditions, etc) but still does everything they safely and practically can, they are still embodying vegan practice, I would go as far as to say they are vegan (though describing themself as such would be quite unhelpful for other people). The vegan society definition of veganism includes the phrase "as far as possible and practicable".
I was hoping someone would say this, that's why I was reading the comments! I think Jessica is doing her best at the moment and seems to be very conscientious. My only critique is for her to keep an open mind to revisit it in the future. It's quite possible she might be able to manage it, just very difficult to start. (sorry, I know this is old...)
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I found out about Quakerism from your channel videos nearly 2 years ago now. I enquired more and for over a year now I've been joining Meeting for Worship. I still say that I'm very new to Quakerism but I feel like it's the right faith for me compared to other Christian denomination churches I'd been going to in the past.
I've actually started attending meeting because of your videos! Thanks for being so open and non-preachy about your faith
Me too! But like a year behind you.
Quakerism seems like a very positive religion as far as religions go. The emphasis on equality and love, fairness and simplicity is really lovely. I shy away from organized religion for specific reasons and experiences I've had and am just a spiritual person in my own way, but if I ever were to consider a religion to take on, quakerism would probably be pretty high on the list because of the evolving beliefs and thoughts.
A lot of people use religion as a tool to justify hate abd judgement, but quakerism seems like there would be few ways to do so, and the people drawn to quakerism would seem to be of a certain kind, people drawn to equality and positivity in religion.
I think there is good and bad in most religions, and generally there will be people who make bad choices or demonstrate bad actions claiming it is on behalf of religious belief, and there will be people for whom religion is motivation to do great good. I have always said that religion can inspire great beauty, wonderful acts of community service and love, the arts, and unity; it can also inspire people to do terrible evil under misguidance. Quakerism seems to at their core not want to hurt anyone or judge anyone, and that makes me so happy even though it is not my own religion.
I think a lot of Christians for example, have forgotten that to be Christian means to be Christ-Like in your love, support and living ethics. 😕
Anywho I found this video really great and educational, entertaining and as always, you were lovely, Jessica. Thank you for taking the time to teach people about your religion and personal beliefs! 🌸
Very well said. I grew up as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, and it was a harmful experience for me. I've grown to learn that it wasn't faith, or spirituality that has damaged me. But humans and our emotional responses and rules. Things get twisted, there's nothing wrong with being close to God in theory
@@rosalina9768 , I'm sorry it was a negative experience for you. I too have had some very unpleasant experiences related to religion. In theory faith can be amazing. Humans are good at mucking things up, as well as misuse and harmful interpretations! But this isn't true for all people in any religion, just some.
@@savannam.7048 I agree. My experiences taught me about the psychology of being part of a cult, why people perpetrate these things and why people allow themselves to be controlled. It's in our nature to have structure and need belonging. That's the dark side of human nature. But the bright side I learned is our intrinsic need to feel greater than animals, more than just carbon matter. This leads to our writings of Godly things and art and music and the search for God and spirit in general.
Any idea you get for a video on Quakerism: do it!! We need all the Quakerism videos! It's all really interesting and it's really good learning about other people's beliefs.
Yesss please make videos on history, and anti anxiety videos. Your voice is calming 😆😄😊
Hello !
Find your channel yesterday. I love everything about it, and about you ! You're such an inspiration on so many levels ! I'm on my personal spiritual journey since almost two years now. And i want to thank you for your videos about Quakerism. It's very appealing to me, it resonates so perfectly with my aspirations and wishes in regard of a spiritual community that i didn't even think it could exist ! And with the non-proselytism i would have never find out. So thank you from the bottom of my heart.
please please please do videos to ease anxiety, I find these new quaker vids especially calming and intriguing too!!
So sad I missed it! As a Quaker, it's always a nice treat to hear other people talking about quakerism and what it means to them. Also, I share your frustration with the "Like the oats?" question. As if the only places Quakers exist are in history and on cereal!
Hi! Can I butt in for something off topic? I am a christian catholic and have been so forever but I tend to prefer practicing on my own since I can be quite critical of my religion and I have been drawn to quakerism recently but there are almost no qualers in my area. Do you know how to document myself and if there is a platform for me to reach out to potential quakers around me?
Honestly, I'm not the best person to ask that of. I've always lived in places with Friend's meetings in close proximity. Have you done a search for a meeting near you? A lot of people have no idea they even exist but a surprising number of places have them! I'd say your best bet is to do a little internet digging to see if you can turn something up. There might be an online platform I don't know about! Good luck! Sorry I can't be of more help.
@@clotildebesson1991 i'm fairly sure there's a system to find meetings in the uk. if you just type in 'quakers near me' you should find a way, i think.
Oh my goodness the more I learn about this religion it is so much like a 12 step meeting and how each individual group runs itself and they have a business meeting and I loved 12 step groups on the member so I just love love love that you share these things with us so that we can learn more and expand our own knowledge
One of my favorite things about TH-cam is how much I can learn from other people. I would love to learn more about Quaker history and current practices
At the end of this I concluded that this was like a chill party I loved it and would appreciate the anti anxiety videos. Thank you!
I just discovered your channel recently and have been consuming mass quantities of your content. This particular series about the Quakers has been fascinating! This is one faith I knew very little about, and I make a habit of learning about many religions. You really do have a lot in common with Buddhism. But rather than accepting the teachings of just one voice, I really like this group search for deeper meaning. Until your videos, I thought the closest match to my own inner faith was the Unitarian Universalist church. Sounds like the Quakers have their stuff together as well. Very heartening to this old Seeker of Truth. Love and hugs from New Jersey USA.
You've legit made me curious enough to check out Quakerism for myself. xx
I actually did put this stream on for falling asleep! :D Your pleasant speaking voice contributed to me subscribing to you, and the content is sure to not be upsetting (so no casual misogyny or body shaming surprises, for example) so works! Yes to falling asleep and anti anxiety videos, naturally!
Thank you. Quakerism is something I’ve taken an interest in learning about since 2016 and coincidently I subscribe to you! I’d be interested in Quaker views on kink, specifically BDSM. If it’s consensual does it count as hurting another person?
Thanks to you I'm reaching out to my local group of quakers so,i can learn and see what happens
Definitely more Quaker videos! ❤
Definitely do a video of Quaker business practice! The meeting structure is SOOOOO foreign to me (I’m a new Quaker).
Amazing video as always 😍 so nice to just see you passionate about your religion. I find it so interesting and feel it would sit very well with my own beliefs and morals. Oh also your video on keeping happy made me feel you would make a very good counsellor x
Wow. The more I learn the more I feel like I would have really benefited from a Quaker upbringing rather than what I was brought up with. I don’t know that I could convert now but I can really get behind so much of it.
I currently identify as “Spiritualist.” I’ve found my own truths in many religions and cannot stand religious doctrines that beat people down, tell them they’re awful, and/or condone any sort of violence. Although...self defense of a child or someone else vulnerable... maybe circumstantial.
Thank you for sharing so much about Quakerism.
Just watched this and found it so lovely 💕 I'd love to hear your thoughts on Quakerism and pregnancy so far! ✨
I'd love to see history videos from you! And of course more videos on Quakerism
Hi Jessica! Hello Claudia! Hello Clara! Thank you so much for this livestream. I am very sorry that I missed it. But, it was excellent! I learned lots of things about quakerism that I did not know at all. Of course, I knew about Quakers and the Underground Railroad because I'm an American. That would make a lovely video. I'm all for history! LOL happy anniversary Jessica and Claudia! I hope you have a lovely time and more poppers! XO
HUGE SHOUT OUT TO JESSICA for this info! Thanks to Jessica sharing about Quaker beliefs, I started attending my local Friends meeting during the pandemic via Zoom. I have attended quite a few these past few months and have offered to volunteer with them. I have never known a Quaker in real life and began attending alone, but one of my friends has also started attending recently. I was terrified at first (social anxiety), but the group quickly made me feel welcome. Friends are quick to make friends at friends meetings! It's also been really interesting to explain how I found my local friends group (do we capitalize the 'f' in friends?) TO my local friends group. For being a life long agnostic witch who is also non binary, I didn't know how I would be received and how comfortable I'd be able to become, but it's quickly become my safe place in the storm that is 2020.
That was an amazing video, thank you very much! I was wondering, since Quakerism encourages personal judgment how is it that sometimes you say "quakerism says" or "we think that"? Is there general topics that you know are agreed on by every member?
I zoned out for a minute in the middle, but I zoned RIGHT back in when Jessica said "parallel universes and distant galaxies" (36:17) 😂
The idea of not having a hell really interests me.
From what I've read, Eastern Orthodox religion doesn't believe in hell as a place distinct from heaven. All souls are redeemed, sort of living in God's direct presence upon death, due to the whole business of salvation; it's up to the soul to experience said presence as "heaven" or as "hell". I wonder if that's compatible with Quaker thought...
Yes to historical videos. And fuck yes to this outfit! The skirt, the hair, the makeup. Radiant!!!
I really enjoyed this! Thank you! And I would also love the wedding and slavery videos. This is fascinating.
For me, I'm very aware of the research that says the vast majority of people who commit crimes of sexual abuse were themselves abused as children. There is a cycle and it cannot be just the abused/abuser's responsibility to break it, although many do.
I believe the responsibility must be shared by the larger society that over-sexualizes children and which not only does not step in and prevent abuse, but also fails to comfort and care for abused people in general. Should a pedophile be separated from society so that they do not hurt any one else? Yes, certainly. But if we would make that place of societal separation a place of healing and care, we could break that cycle. As it is, we just ingrain it even deeper.
I was wondering if you could link the book that you keep referring to, cause this is really interesting and I would love to look more into Quakerism
It's on Amazon. It's quite expensive in hard copy but on kindle it's very affordable.
Yeah I know this is super late.
I love your videos so much, the only problem is that I keep running out of videos to watch😆 love you!
you know the crazy thing is that you are talking about Quakerism and all creatures being equal meanwhile im helping a cricket to its freedom
This was so educational thank you!!!
All your videos are anti-anxiety videos for me 💙💚🧡💜
your videos about religion are so informative! What you have said in the past about your own religion is so interesting. But I have a question not related to this, why have you stopped signing your videos? I don't know if you maybe covered this topic in the past, Im new.
AWE how sweet ~ one of the dogs is laying on your fluffy skirt! So adorable! (At beginning 8:00)
I would love anti anxiety video I have bad anxiety xxx
I’ve known about Quakerism for a while now. Last night me and my sister were finding old songs from primary school, a Baptist church school. We’ve never been religious, but last night, singing those songs, I felt like I wanted something to be able to turn to. I don’t know what it was really. But I started looking more into quakers and when I found your video I got excited. I used to watch your videos about disability and I didn’t know you were a Quaker. I subscribed again today. I’m really thinking about becoming a Quaker, although the meetings near me don’t have children’s meetings, or if they do, they’re only once a month. I’m 14 in April. Is there a way to worship at home? Or can you join the adults meetings at 13? I’m curious. I’d love to hear what you have to say :)
Edit: just got to the part about the afterlife. My dad died 3 months ago and since then I finally figured out what I think of the afterlife. I don’t like the idea of your family ‘watching over you’. I had a dream where Daddy had taken me, my mum and sister into his world. It was a copy of ours, with everyone in it. He lives among us. He sees us, and can interact with us, it just doesn’t work the other way around. He can also visit whoever he wants, not just his family. He can visit friends in America who he’d never met, he can meet Steve Jobs, who he really liked as he’s an ex IT technician. He can do whatever he wants. And every so often, he’ll leave us a white feather. Grandma always told us that when you see a white feather, it means someone is watching over you. Before, it was Granddad, who died when I was 5. Now, it is Daddy. He always believed in the white feathers, so I believe he leaves them for us. The day he died, we saw a massive one, and 2 smaller ones. If that’s not a sign, I don’t know what is. I don’t know if this fits into Quakerism at all, but the religion seems like it’s a lot up to interpretation. That’s what I’d seen in my dream, so that’s my interpretation. I hope that made sense :)
AyGeeJay Reborns Hello, sorry for the really late reply. I’m 13 and just wondering if you found any more information about young Quakerism? 💖
Jessica, I am leaving bing this topic. You are making me feel very comforted very interesting xxxxx
The first live chat I’ve watched to the end ! 😂
You're amazing Jessica!
Can’t wait for the next live stream, are you still going to do my favourites st the end off the month x
Please make "anti-anxiety" videos!!! I listen to relaxing videos like that to fall asleep. It would be awesome and I love history :).
Those anti anxiety history videos sound like the BEST idea!
Aw, Walter and Tilly make my day x
I know in your last video you mentioned Quakers chose to avoid military service
As a soldier myself, I wanted to know how Quakers viewed those in the military service? And whether or not a soldier would be allowed to become Quaker
So I was wondering about if you moved location so you had a different local meeting how would you say it’s best to get involved in a new local meeting
You could be your own Disney Princess!
Darn, I just missed it. That’s okay, I am watching it now....5 minutes after the stream ended xD
Please please make learning and history videos, I am obsessed with your voice and love history 😍 I can picture the little illustrations in the Malaysia vlog telling the history of the Plantagenets and abolition of slavery etc etc
Though illustrations are optional, I just want you to keep talking 😂
You narrating an audiobook or reading stories would be perfect. I loved your speaking pop songs videos lolll
i adore the skirt! is it from collectif?
Can you please give links to websites or other TH-cam vids about the Religious Society of Friends?
it's no doubt I'll be commenting on this video. How low are your ceilings? I live in Glasgow and our ceilings are really high so seeing that streamer just hanging there is a complete joy for me 🥰
100% want a video series of Jess just reading to all of us
I think many people would vehemently disagree with the souls not having genders thing, not from a theological perspective, but from a personal one. Personally I think the gendered nature of souls varies from soul to soul, some souls have no gender, some have a definite one, some have more.
That would very much result in the kind of strong feelings, broad feelings, and apathy, we observe about the subject here in life.
I'm here for the Paramore t-shirt Clara
Where can I buy that book you have?
Where do quakers stand on forgiveness
Can u be a Quaker and not forgive
So... Given your dietary restrictions, do you loosely adhere to any diet (anti-inflammatory... therapeutic Ketogenic [not popcultural] ... Etc)
Anti-anxiety videos for the win!!! 💗💕💗💕💗💕
Brb. Going to watch the first video.
As far as I can figure out, buddhism does not see all people as equals. I believe it considers men to be of a higher status than women, so it advocates a society based on patriarchy. I might be wrong, though. Im not buddhist and my knowledge about this is pretty basic.
I've just thought of a question, I'm thinking of visiting a Quaker meeting when COVID-19 settles down and I have a friend who is also interested in visiting who is Polyamorous. Are Quakers typically accepting of that do you know?
Yeah, I would think so. They say that they accept everyone and they don't judge people, so they should be nice.
I know it’s been a long time since you asked this, so you probably already know, but if you or anyone else are/is still unsure: At 53:39 she says that there are actually polyamorous Quakers, so yes.
What do quakers feel about soliders I'm going to the national guard and also interested in quakerism I will be a medic does that change the opinion in the eyes of quakers
most quakers became medics during wartime, although many only did so because they were conscripted. War is considered one of the worst and most morally wrong things that can happen, and if you’re joining to support war, Quakerism is firmly against this. If you are however joining to prevent more unnecessary deaths, and would treat an ‘enemy’ soldier as an equal to a soldier from your nation, then there may be more leeway. If you would allow a soldier to die because he is not on your side, that would be considered wrong. If you’re passionate about medicine, maybe join an ambulance service, or emergency aid for developing nations. In the Quaker testimony of peace, it says ‘We totally oppose all wars, all preparation for war, all use of weapons and coercion by force, and all military alliances: no end could ever justify such means.’, ‘All bloody principles and practices we do utterly deny, with all outward wars, and strife, and fightings with outward weapons, for any end, or under any pretence whatsoever, and this is our testimony to the whole world.’ and ‘the spirit of Christ which leads us into all Truth will never move us to fight and war against any man with outward weapons, neither for the kingdom of Christ, nor for the kingdoms of this world.’
That Paramore shirt is the Tennessee state flag!
Can you do a video on some of your favorite books?
Can u be a Quaker And not believe in god ?
(The separate all- powerful entity living in the sky definition of god)
No serious monotheist has ever thought that God is _a_ being located in the sky (or anywhere else). God is being itself, the only one whose nature is 'to be'.
yes you can. There are atheist quakers as well as buddhist-quakers and more!
Yes. I think she said that in the first video. She said you find what god is to you. To her, it is the goodness in every person.
In the meetings I've been attending, people will say what they associate with. Some friends say, 'God,' some say, 'spirit,' the lifelong Quakers in my group tend to list many names so that they're words identify with more people. It moreso is the recognition that whatever entity you believe in (such as a deity, energy, or the universe itself) lives inside every one and every thing.
Make a Quaker wedding video! Super curious!
Hi Jessica! This has nothing to do with Quakerism. But I don't know how to get information to you. I just watched a TedTalk by this amazing guy, who was a guest for Special Books by Special Kids. I really like his TedTalk and his mobility aid!!!!!
Totally agree with everything you said about "bad" people!!!
This has given me a lot to think about
You are so lovely and I really like your religion.
Love watching your video today I would love it if you did do a video on anxiety attacks as i suffer with them along with depression and painc attacks as well and when I watch your videos it always seems to help me I think it's to do with your voice so yes could you please do a video on anxiety thank you Jessica oh by the way I have left you a message on Instagram messager as well thank you Jessica 💝🎉🎊🎇🎆🎉🎊💝
That nurse example is philosophically problematic if you believe that an unborn child (whether from conception or further along the pregnancy is a living human being) as many do, that's the equivalent of saying 'Nobody judges me for not wanting to murder somebody, so I don't have the right to judge somebody who does murder people'. The ethical debate has to be about at what point we consider a new human being to be a human being for some people that's at conception, for some people it's when they can feel pain, for some people it's not until birth. And that's definitely a debate that can be had. But if you believe something to be immoral you absolutely have the right to object to other people doing it when there actions affect others. E.g. in your swearing example you might not object to somebody saying 'that's f***ig brilliant' (even if you wouldn't say it yourself) but you probably would object to someone calling you a 'c**t' because at that point they're directing it at you someone who's offended by it. But of course swearing is a lot less consequential than ending another human beings life.
For some reason the Disney lesbian chapstick challenge video is age restricted... any idea why?
Like i know its old now, but im binging her vidios
What do Quakers feel about Witches and Witchcraft? I don't mean fictional like Harry Potter lol
The Quaker website says that some of their members find God/divinity/whatever in "nature religions" aka Paganism. Since Witchcraft is a pagan tradition with strong roots in nature, I think they'd be accepting.
Quakerism seems really cool, I'm thinking of sticking my nose in a quaker meeting soon! Anyone with any reccomendations in the manchester area let me knw :)
The audio is pretty bad and no captions 😞
It was originally a live video, that's likely why
The strict pacifism is perhaps the thing I struggle most with about whether to become a Quaker. I feel like sometimes pacifism is enabling of bad actions - pacifism during WWII being a perfect example.
Also can some one tell me more information about quakerism in America
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Is there a section about party poppers? ;) (Sorry being childish).
Are you a time traveler because you look like you are from the 40's soo cool
The going out of your way to not offend people I would have a hard time with. I tend to offend people because I am incredibly blunt and honest and if you are wrong about something that I know facts about, I can't just let that slide. Like if someone tells me that vaccines cause autism. I'm going to try not to make the person feel stupid, but I'm going to let them know that the study that started that entire movement was complete bunk and the Dr who did the study lost his board certification over it.
Some people might call the thing where you make a video to relax or go to sleep to ASMR. It is a silly name, but, as silly a name it is, it might help people looking for them find them if you tag them with that.
I'm Related to John Greenleaf Whittier on my mom's side. As I understand he was a well known Quaker poet and Abolitionist.
I wish your beliefs about the prison system we're true but unfortunately at least in the US this is not so
I have only just realised that I have somehow become unsubscribed :( re-subscribed.
Great video as always!
I'm an atheist so outside of the Jesus etc aspects I agree with almost everything you believe
As a trans Christian woman, I really believe my soul has a gender.
I'm sorry but seeing another LGBTQ Christian makes me so happy :) yours sincerely a closeted lesbian kid
@@youdontneedtoknowthis.2031 Thank you 😊 me too. Be strong, God's got you 🙏🤲
Every time clara pop up the...thing, tilly and walter goes like 'da fuck?'
In terms of the environmental guilt: I'm not sure how much of a help this will be, but the effect any one individual has on the environment is incredibly incredibly small. The reason we are in such a crisis at the moment is due to the practices of mega corporations, 100 of which are responsible for 72% of carbon emissions. In this case, I believe that the most beneficial things individuals can actually do to help the environment is less about restricting our own lives but putting pressure on corporations via strikes/protests, investing in smaller more ethical businesses, and pressuring politicians to pass stricter regulations
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