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In November 1641 was Ireland ruled by Catholics or Protestants?

It was if and if but protestants were moving fast BUT...There were tons of catholics pouring in (like the protestants). But the protestants were ruling Ireland (mostly like Quakers etc.. etc...)


Why were Quakers persecuted so Violently by Protestants?

By most criteria, the Quakers were (and still are) considered a Protestant denomination. Perhaps you intended to ask, "Why were Quakers persecuted so violently by the Puritans?"


Did the Catholic's and Quakers have simular religious beliefs?

Well, they both believed in God. But the Quakers were a very strict Protestant religious group. They differed from the Catholics in all the ways that other Protestants did, and differed from other Protestants - and certainly from most Catholics - in the strictness of their lifestyle and their strict adherence to any and all Biblical rules.Today in the USA, Quakers have split up into various groups, varying from conservative to liberal.


What religion were the New York settlers?

New York Settlers ReligionThey were either Puritans, Quakers, Protestants, or Lutheran And also Morgans


Which groups converged to create a new nation in the new world?

The Quakers and Protestants converged to create the New World. They came from religious persecution from Europe.


Are Quakers protestant?

The simple answer is that, when it is necessary to group religions, Quakers are generally counted as Protestants. A more complex answer is that there are many definitions of what it means to be a Quaker and what it means to be a Protestant. Some would say that there are enough differences in belief that the groups should not be lumped together.


What are the major divisions in the people who practice Christianity?

Eastern orthodox, Catholic, Protestants and a large number of sectarians as Baptists, Adventists, Yehovists, Quakers, Mormons and many others.


Where did the Quakers go in search of religious freedom?

The United States for the most part. Some of the first inhabitants of the Northeastern part of the Untied States were Quakers. These protestants moved to the United States to escape religious persecution.


Middle colony economy?

including protestants, catholics, Quakers, and Jews The Hudson and Delaware rivers supported shipping and commerce The river valleys had rich soil and mid winning


Compare and contrast the beliefs in actions of the Puritans and Quakers?

Quakers and Puritans had very little in common in their beliefs. True both left England for religious freedoms. But aside from this, Quakers and Puritans had little in common. Puritans condemned Quakers in fact, persecuting them just as much as one of their "witches." Even though both are Protestant groups, one could say that the Puritans had more in common with radical Catholics than with other Protestants. Below is link to a chart of the two groups and the beliefs back to back. Hope it helps.


Who converts more Catholics to Protestants or Protestants to Catholics?

protestants to catholics


What are some similarities between Protestants and Presbyterians?

Presbyterians are a subset of Protestants, so they are Protestants. Not all Protestants are Presbyterians, however.