They are also known as the Quakers.
It began as a Christian organization that actively works for Peace with many members refusing to fight in wars when conscripted by their Government.
Religious Society of Friends Meetinghouse was created in 1768.
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Religious Society of Friends or the Quakers was tolerated by Williams.
The Religious Society of Friends (most often called Quakers.)
Religious Society of Friends
The Quakers.
"There is that of God in every Person." Pacifist (practice conscentious objection to military service). Equality between the sexes in all aspects of the religion. No need for a mediator between people and the devine. Object to their taxes being used for purposes of war. There are various branches of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) that run spectrum from evangelical to introspective & insular. Including but not exclusive to: New York yearly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (United meeting of liberal & conservative friends) London yearly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Original source) Philadelphia yearly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (liberal meeting) Friends United Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (mainstream Christian) Evangelical Friends' Alliance (evangelical branch) Friends general conference North Carolina yearly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (conservative branch) For more information see the link below.
Samuel M. Janney has written: 'An examination of the causes which led to the separation of the Religious Society of Friends in America, in l827-28' 'History of the religious Society of Friends from its rise to the year 1828' 'The life of George Fox' -- subject(s): Religion, Society of Friends 'Conversations on religious subjects, and familiar dialogues'
society of friends (Quakers) Anglican church societe des amis des noirs (the society of friends of blacks)
No, Quakers were not members of the Society of God. Quakers were members of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as the Quaker movement. They believed in direct communion with God and emphasized simplicity, pacifism, and equality. The Society of God is not a recognized religious organization.
Arthur G. Chapman has written: 'History of the Religious Society of Friends in Lurgan' -- subject(s): History, Quakers, Society of Friends, Society of Friends. Lurgan Meeting
The Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) .