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PN – Friend Journal Seeking Submissions on the Theme of “Forgiveness”
We prefer articles written in a fresh, non-academic style. Friends value an experiential approach to life and religious thought. Our readers particularly value articles on: exploring Friends’ testimonies and beliefs; integrating faith, work, and home lives; historical and contemporary Friends; social concerns and actions; and the variety of beliefs across the branches of Friends.
Friends Journal prefers articles with a constructive approach to spiritual seeking. We seek an open, curious and respectful tone even when discussing controversial subjects. We prefer articles rooted in the author’s own experiences of the divine. Submissions should show an awareness of Friends’ ways and concerns, as well as sensitivity to them.
What does it mean to forgive? Are there any preconditions? Any limitations? What does forgiveness do to us and to the forgiven?
Features run 1200-2500 words. Learn more general information at Friendsjournal.org/submissions.
Poetry
We generally publish 2–3 poems in each issue. Please use this form for all poetry, even poems that might be intended for specific issues.
We publish poems that use image and metaphor to recreate an experience for the reader—which show rather than tell, “be” rather than mean. The subject matter should show an awareness of Friends ways and concerns, as well as sensitivity to them, although the poet need not be a Friend. We prefer poems that are short, have titles, are adequately punctuated, use words sparingly, and are written in form.
Please submit a maximum of three poems at any given time; we prefer that each is uploaded individually.