Abstract
In this paper, I will examine how Quakers can be more supportive of disabled people in their congregations. First, I will start by stating a couple of premises, so that the reader and I are on the same page regarding what I mean by disability liberation theology and why I am using identity-first language throughout the paper. Second, I will provide some autobiographical information about my experiences as a disabled person within Quakerism. Third, I will talk about the expansive nature of the Inward Light of Christ. Fourth, I will explore the power dynamics within Quaker worship and how this makes worship inaccessible for disabled people. Finally, I will suggest strategies that could make Quaker worship more accessible for disabled people.
Recommended Citation
Woods, Greg
(2023)
"Unspoken Rules: Barriers To Quaker Worship For Disabled People,"
Quaker Religious Thought: Vol. 141, Article 4.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/qrt/vol141/iss1/4