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From plain clothes and straight talking, Friends have always liked the simple life. But Jan Arriens and Marion McNaughton think that simplicity on its own misses the point

Testimony to Simplicity

From plain clothes and straight talking, Friends have always liked the simple life. But Jan Arriens and Marion McNaughton think that simplicity on its own misses the point

by Jan Arriens and Marion McNaughton 1st October 2009

Many Quakers find simplicity an attractive testimony, but it also raises some awkward and uncomfortable questions for us. In what ways is it a positive part of our spiritual journey? What does it actually mean in practice? Is it the same as simple living? Are we going to have to change our whole lifestyle? Is simplicity really relevant in today’s complex technological society?

Testimony to Simplicity

From plain clothes and straight talking, Friends have always liked the simple life. But Jan Arriens and Marion McNaughton think that simplicity on its own misses the point

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