Quaker

No, it isn't just an oatmeal brand.  I've pretty much decided that I'm not going to be able to get away from my fundamental Christian beliefs....at least not yet...and so I've spent a good deal of time looking at all the various groups of Christians.  So far my favorite is the Quakers.  It's actually kind of hard to pin them down on doctrine, and that's one of the reasons I identify.  Another is that they believe in being still to hear God...another thing I'd worked out on my own.  AND they believe that anything that gets you closer to God is a good thing...something else I'd worked out on my own. 

When I started reading some Quaker websites and books more and more it felt RIGHT.  For the first time, I didn't feel 'bad' because I wanted to explore other faiths and I wanted to know God on my own and not through someone else's interpretive sermon. 

I would like to be able to talk with a Quaker or go to a meeting but, alas, I live in the middle of nowhere and haven't yet been able to find a meeting.  So..more reading and research (something I love anyway).

When people ask me what religion I am (isn't that an odd question) I usually say it's none of your business, why does it matter, or I haven't picked one.  I'm getting closer to saying I am a Quaker, but I'm not there quite yet.

Have you studied Quaker beliefs?  What do you think about Quakers?