The guiding principles of the Quakers have been peace, mutual cooperation, learning, friendship and brotherhood, freedom, and equality.
At the core of their beliefs is the notion from George Fox is that there is 'that of God' in all people.
They Believed that all man are equal. Philly in Philadelphia means equal brotherhood... philadelphia was created by william penn the creator of the "Holy Experiment"... So he established Philadelphia.
Yes, both the Puritans and the Quakers believed in educating their children. They emphasized the importance of literacy in order to read religious texts and also to understand and interpret scripture for themselves. Education was seen as essential for spiritual growth and for preparing individuals to contribute to their communities.
Quakers did not believe in war.
They did not believe in the other religions
yes they did
The Quakers are Christians, and they believe in the Bible.
No they aren't. I believe they are Christians.
yes
Because they were pacifists, meaning that they opposed war.
During the 1600s, Pennsylvania was primarily settled by Quakers who followed the religion of the Religious Society of Friends. William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, established the colony as a safe haven for Quakers and other religious minorities seeking freedom of worship.
Quakers believe that it is trough silence that the Holy Spirit is heard and is given the chance to speak.
Quakers thought it was a sin for a human being to own another human being.
Quakers were not treated fairly in England they were being prosecuted by the English