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Since 1981, an independent journal of news and issues of concern or related to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), and like-minded persons.

Rogues and Heroes -- Photos from the Quaker Fraud Scandals

Jackson Bailey's Masterpieces: Studies in the Art of Obsession

Jackson Bailey, the artist behind the largest painting of the largest Life of Christ in the world. "Priscilla always treated me allright. I can't speak for the rest of the world."

Atlanta attorney John Chambers, assembled the investors who supported the research and painting of Bailey's Life of Christ project. "My father put a curse on that painting."

From warehouse to warehouse: The painting, which has never been exhibited in public, is moved, circa 1980.

From warehouse to warehouse

Big plans

Big plans: An artist's sketch of the exhibit hall in which the painting was to hang, near Disney World, in Florida.

This post is part of a detailed report on the activities of Productions Plus , particularly among Quaker groups. View full report here.

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