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//  JavaScript to produce Monthly Queries from Baltimore Yearly Meeting
//  Faith and Practice, to include on AFM web home page.
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    var theMonth = toDay.getMonth();

var theQueries = new Array(12);

    theQueries[ 0 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERIES FOR "
 + "FIRST MONTH: MEETING FOR WORSHIP</i></h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "  <li>"
 + "<i>Are meetings for worship held in expectant waiting for Divine guidance?&nbsp;"
 + "</i> </li>"
 + "  <li>"
 + "<i>Are Friends encouraged to share spiritual insights?&nbsp; </i> </li>"
 + "  <li>"
 + "<i>Are special gifts of ministry recognized and encouraged?</i></li>"
 + "  <li>"
 + "<i>Do you come to meeting with "
 + "  heart and mind prepared?&nbsp; </i>  </li>"
 + "  <li>"
 + "<i>Are you careful not to disturb the spirit of the "
 + "  meeting by late arrival or in other ways?<br> "
 + "  — (Faith and Practice, p. 37)</i></li>"
 + "</ul>"

theQueries[ 1 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERIES FOR SECOND MONTH: MEETING FOR WORSHIP</i></h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "<li><i>Are meetings for business held in a spirit of worship, "
 + "understanding and forbearance?</i></li>"
 + "<li><i>When direction seems lacking, is this seen as a challenge to a more "
 + "prayerful search for truth? </i></li>"
 + "<li><i>Do we humbly set aside our own preconceived notions as to proper "
 + "action, seeking instead Divine guidance as to the right course? </i></li>"
 + "<li><i>Is the Meeting aware that it speaks not only through its actions "
 + "but also through its failure to act? </i></li>"
 + "<li><i>Do you participate regularly in meetings for business, discharge faithfully "
 + "your committee responsibilities, and assume your share of financial support for "
 + "the Meeting?<br>"
 + "  — (Faith and Practice, p. 33)</i></li>"
 + "</ul>"

    theQueries[ 2 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERIES FOR THIRD MONTH: MEETING FOR WORSHIP</i></h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "  <li><i>Are love and harmony within the "
 + "Meeting community fostered by a spirit of open sharing?</i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>&nbsp;Do you endeavor to widen "
 + "your circle of friendships within the Meeting, seeking to know persons of all "
 + "ages and at all stages of the spiritual journey? </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Does the Meeting provide for "
 + "the spiritual refreshment of all members and attenders? </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do Friends provide "
 + "spiritual and practical care for the elderly, the lonely, and others "
 + "with special needs? <br>"
 + "— (Faith and Practice, 36)</i></li>"
 + "</ul>"

    theQueries[ 3 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERY FOR FOURTH MONTH: PERSONAL SPIRITUAL LIFE</i></h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you make time for meditation, prayer and worship? </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you read the Bible, the writings of Friends, and other inspirational "
 + "  works, seeking new light? </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you regularly seek God's guidance? </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Are you open to guidance and support and do you give thanks for them?"
 + "  </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you share your spiritual insights with others and willingly receive "
 + "  from them in turn?<br>"
 + "— (Faith and Practice, 36)</i></li>"
 + "</ul>"

    theQueries[ 4 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERIES FOR FIFTH MONTH: PERSONAL WAY OF LIFE </i></h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you live in accordance with your spiritual convictions? </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you seek employment consistent with your beliefs and in service to "
 + "  society? </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you practice simplicity in speech, dress and manner of living, "
 + "  avoiding wasteful consumption? </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Are you watchful that your possessions do not rule you? </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you strive to be truthful at all times, avoiding judicial oaths? </i>"
 + "  </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you strive to develop your physical, emotional and mental capacities "
 + "  toward reaching your Divinely given potential? </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you cultivate healthful and moderate habits, avoiding the hazards of "
 + "  drugs, intoxicants, and over-indulgence generally? </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you try to direct such emotions as anger and fear in creative ways?"
 + "  <br>"
 + "  — (Faith and Practice, Page 37) </i></li>"
 + "</ul>"

    theQueries[ 5 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERY FOR SIXTH MONTH: HOME AND FAMILY </i> </h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you make your home a place of affection where God's presence is felt?"
 + "  </i>"
 + "  </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you practice family prayer? </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you share your deepest beliefs and interests with all in the family?"
 + "  </i>"
 + "  </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you grow together through sharing prosperity and adversity? </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Can you keep a sense of humor and avoid taking yourself too seriously?"
 + "  </i>"
 + "  </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you establish family standards including the mutual obligations of"
 + "  children and adults? </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Are you as children learning to be accountable for your own actions?</i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you as parents help your children to grow in independence and"
 + "  responsibility?<br>"
 + "  —&nbsp; (Faith &amp; Practice, p.37)</i></li>"
 + "</ul>"

    theQueries[ 6 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERIES FOR SEVENTH MONTH:"
 + "CARING FOR OTHERS</i></h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you respect that of God in every person? </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you search yourself for, and strive to eliminate prejudices such as"
 + "  those related to race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation and economic"
 + "  condition?&nbsp; </i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>In what ways do you accept and appreciate differences among your"
 + "  friends and associates?</i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you avoid exploiting or manipulating others to accomplish ends,"
 + "  however worthy? <br>"
 + "— (Faith and Practice, p.40)</i></li>"
 + "</ul>"

    theQueries[ 7 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERIES FOR EIGHT MONTH:</i></h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you, as the way opens, share Friends' principles with"
 + "  non-Friends? </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you witness to your Quaker faith by letting your life speak?&nbsp;"
 + "  </i>"
 + "  </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you make non-Friends welcome in your meetings for worship? </i>"
 + "  </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you find ways to encourage their continued attendance? <br>"
 + "  (Faith and Practice, p.40)</i></li>"
 + "</ul>"

    theQueries[ 8 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERIES FOR NINTH MONTH: THE SOCIAL ORDER</i></h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you promote social justice and make your life a testimony to"
 + "  fair dealing? </i> </li>"
+ "  <li><i>Do you seek to understand and appreciate differing cultures and"
 + "  social values? </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you support fair treatment of all regardless of race, gender,"
 + "  age and other differences? </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Are you concerned for those in our society who are"
 + "  disadvantaged? Do you take your full share of civic responsibility"
 + "  by voting and giving service? </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you oppose the use of land, labor, technology and capital for"
 + "  human exploitation or in ways destructive to other living things?"
 + "  <br>"
 + ">— Faith &amp; Practice, 38.</i></li>"
 + "</ul>"

    theQueries[ 9 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERIES FOR TENTH MONTH: The Peace Testimony</i></h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you endeavor to live &quot;in virtue of that life and power"
 + "  which takes away the occasion of all wars&quot;?</i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you work to make you peace testimony a reality in your"
 + "  life and in your world?</i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you weigh your day-to-day activities for their effect on"
 + "  peace-keeping, conflict resolution and the elimination of"
 + "  violence?</i></li>"
 + "  <li><i>Are you working toward eliminating aggression at all levels,"
 + "  from the personal to the international?<br>"
 + "    — Faith and Practice, p. 39."
 + "  </i>"
 + "  </li>"
 + "</ul>"

    theQueries[10 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERIES FOR ELEVENTH MONTH: EDUCATION </i> </h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you provide religious education, including study of the Bible and of"
 + "  Friends' history and practices, in your meeting?&nbsp; </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you insure that schools under the care of Friends' exemplify Friends'"
 + "  principles?&nbsp; </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you support and strive to improve public schools?&nbsp; <br>"
 + "  (Faith and Practice, p."
 + "  39) </i></li>"
 + "</ul>"

    theQueries[11 ] =
   "<h4><i>QUERIES FOR TWELFTH MONTH: The Environment </i> </h4>"
 + "<ul>"
 + "  <li><i>Are you concerned for responsible use of natural resources and to nurture for future generations?&nbsp;"
 + "  </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you try to avoid wasteful consumption and pollution?&nbsp; </i> </li>"
 + "  <li><i>Do you see to preserve the beauty and balance of god's world?<br>"
 + "  (Faith and Practice, p. 39) </i> </li>"
 + "</ul>"

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