A Religious Education Discussion

Please read "Categorically Not the Testimonies: Pulling the Quaker testimonies from their boxes" from Friends Journal June 1, 2013 By  Eric Moon 

These queries will guide our worship sharing:

1. Does this article make a solid case for its claim that “The SPICE box terminology would be almost unrecognizable to the first generation of Friends”? If so, how specifically? 

2. Do you agree that the SPICES acronym is “bumper sticker theology,“ or have you found it useful even if oversimplified?

3. Do you consider your life a testimony, and if so what would you like it to say?

SPICES is an acronym for Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship, often referred to as the 6 Quaker Testimonies.

All are invited to join the discussion, even if you haven't read the article.