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Alan Berry: Norwich Quakers
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In this Community Chest interview, Dominik speaks with Alan Berry about the Religious Society of Friends. The recording explores the main theme of Quakerism, including the origins of the nickname 'Quaker' and the nature of silent worship. Key moments include a discussion on Quaker testimonies of equality and peace, the inclusive nature of multi-religiosity, and details regarding outreach events at the Norwich meeting house.
In this interview from the Community Chest programme, Dominik speaks with Alan Berry about the Religious Society of Friends. Berry explains the origins of the nickname 'Quaker', the nature of silent worship, and the Quaker testimony of equality, noting that members were forbidden from owning slaves as early as 1776. The discussion covers the inclusive nature of Quakerism, where truth can be found in other faiths such as Islam or Judaism, and some members may identify as Buddhist. Berry provides details on the Norwich meeting house's location and its Monday evening outreach events. Dominik also selects the song 'Littlest Birds' by The Be Good Tanyas because it reminds him of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Topics
- The origins and nature of Quakerism
- Quaker testimonies on equality and anti-slavery
- The intersection of spirituality and atheism
- Multi-religiosity and spirituality within Quakerism
- Quaker activities and outreach in Norwich
- Ways to contact or find information about Quakers
Participants
- Dominik
- Alan Berry
- Abraham Meshetu
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But I suppose it says nobody is privileged over anybody else. We are all, you know, human beings who deserve just as much attention, whether we're whatever colour, whatever race, whatever disability we have, whatever gender, so that we're all.
It would be nonsense. I mean, we do not. I mean, nobody has a monopoly, and there's a, if you like, I would say, a highest common denominator amongst the faiths in the best of their traditions, if you like, which is.
Quakers are not really an evangelical religion. It's, it's, you know. Here we are. Look, are you interested? Do you want to find out about something which just has a slightly different.