The quakers
Quacker
The Quakers.
The Religious Society of Friends (most often called Quakers.)
The Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) .
The Society of Friends aka Quakers
Quakers (The Religious Society of Friends) has historically practiced Christianity, as they were founded on them. But they remain a very tolerant group and are open to any faith.
The correct spelling for the people of the Religious Society of Friends is Quakers. They are a Christian group who emphasize a personal commitment to humanitarian causes and God.
"Quakers" is a name given to the religious group "The Religious Society of Friends," which began in England around the 17th century. Adherents tend to avoid clergy and rituals and focus on personal spiritual experiences. The founders included George Fox (1624-1691). Quakers are a group of Christians who use no scripture and believe in great simplicity in daily life. The early Quakers came to colonial America under the auspices of William Penn, who established the colony of Pennsylvania.
Friends
William Penn is most famously associated with being a member of The Religious Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. Before that he was a member of the Church of England (Anglican).
quakers
A new religious group or denomination was created in England after the restoration of the monarchy. It was called the society of Friends and also the Quakers. Some of their religious ceremonies were intense and members "quaked" thus the term Quakers. This new sect quickly became the object of persecution by the Church of England.
QuakerWilliam Penn was a Quaker. The Quakers are known today as the "Religious Society of Friends."