Yes they commonly refer to themselves and each other as "Friends".
They have "Meetings for Worship" which sometimes are silent gatherings.
Often there is not a preacher but members and attenders may speak up "in the spirit of worship" if they feel they have a message of spiritual significance to share.
One core belief is that "There is that of God in Everyone". Other tenets of the faith are the testimonies of Peace, Simplicity and Justice.
There is a service organization associated with the faith called the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and there is the "Friends National Committee on Legislation" which has an award winning website for on national legislative efforts and how various representatives stand on the issues ( www.fcnl.org )
The worldwide organisation for most Quaker churches is Friends World Committee for Consultation (FwCC).
The Quakers were like crazy pilgrims. They believed they had to live every day in Gods light. If they didn't, they would go to Hell. They also liked oatmeal.
Some Quakers celebrate holidays, and others don't, seeing every day as a celebration. There are many different types of Quakers. But traditionally, no.
Because the Quakers wanted to find land.
The Quakers were like crazy pilgrims. They believed they had to live every day in Gods light. If they didn't, they would go to Hell. They also liked oatmeal.
The Quakers were like crazy pilgrims. They believed they had to live every day in Gods light. If they didn't, they would go to Hell. They also liked oatmeal.
With their testimony to equality, in principle, many Quakers believe all people and days are equal and therefore no person or day more 'holy' than any other. So Quakers do not formerly collectively mark any particular day, but most observe the common traditions of Christmas and other public holidays of the countries where they live.
the Quakers would provide transportation for the slave to ride in until they got to cannada
Quakers and Puritans both sort of tried to model themselves like Jesus and follow the Bible every day. Puritans and Quakers both agreed on the central role of the Bible and on the importance of a disciplined life.
to make a haven for Quakers
Religious tolerance for Quakers
Quakers supported the settlement of freed slaves in Africa because they believed it would result in a better life for freemen.
Does Oregon have a 3 day return law on new cars and where would you find that at?