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Quakers
Quakerism is a 21st century and worldwide religion that originated from those who dissented from the way that Christianity was practiced in England during the tumultuous years that followed the Civil War of the 1640s. The organizational structures that set them apart from other dissenters was established by George Fox and continue to be interpreted by the individual groups of Quakers who function in different countries within groupings termed “Yearly Meetings.” Quakers do not hold any creed and believe that there is something of “God” in every person although in some Quaker churches there are those who do not hold Jesus Christ to be divine or even for there to be a God.
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What are the differences between Puritans and Quakers?
The puritans were strict about religion and life styles, where the Quakers lived a little more freely. The Quakers took in people's beliefs, while the Puritans booted out anybody who did not believe the same things they did.
If beliefs were different you were not a Puritan
Quakers were a society of friends. They always tried to keep peace, even at their own expense. For instance, William Penn, a Quaker bought land from Indians although England already gave it to him, he didn't want war with the Indians.
The Puritans came here to because they wanted to purify the Church. They saw the Church as too lax where they came from and wanted the freedom to worship as they saw fit, with all the high standards, rules, discipline, and so on. They had strict beliefs and rituals and did not accept change well.
QUAKERS
· No official creed
· Inner divinity
· Did not accept ministers
· Direct contact with God
· Salvation for all people
· Lived more freely
· Took in the beliefs of others
PURITANS
· Strict about religion and lifestyle
· Chosen by God
· Took instruction from the bible
· Society should be instructed by religious authority
· Wished to reform the church
· Predestination
· Family is ruled by the father
· Lived Godly lives to please God
Where does the Quaker name come from?
The origin of the name "Quaker" is disputed. In 1650, a prominent Friend, George Fox, was brought before Justice Bennet of Derby on a charge of blasphemy. According to Fox's Journal, Bennet "called us Quakers because we bid them tremble at the word of God",[1] a scriptural reference (e.g., Book of Isaiah 66:2, Ezra 9:4). Therefore, what began apparently as a way to make fun of Fox's admonition by those outside the Society of Friends became a nickname that today even some Friends use for
themselves..
Is a quaker a ethnic religion?
Although most Quakers are mostly of English descent, they do not really mix in with many ethnic characteristics. Maybe it's different in Costa Rica and Bolivia, where the English are a small minority.
Who are the Quakers and what do they believe in?
Quakers believe that there is something of God in everybody and that each human being is of unique worth. This is why Quakers value all people equally, and oppose anything that may harm or threaten them. They seek religious truth in inner experience, and place great reliance on conscience as the basis of morality.
They emphasise direct experience of God rather than ritual and ceremony. They believe that priests and rituals are an unnecessary obstruction between the believer and God. They integrate religion and everyday life. They believe God can be found in the middle of everyday life and human relationships, as much as during a meeting for worship.
Among key Quaker beliefs are:
- God is love
- the light of God is in every single person
- a person who lets their life be guided by that light will achieve a full relationship with God
- everyone can have a direct, personal relationship with God without involving a priest or minister
- redemption and the Kingdom of Heaven are to be experienced now, in this world
Quakers work actively to make this a better world. They are particularly concerned with:
- human rights, based on their belief in equality of all human beings
- social justice
- peace
- freedom of conscience
- environmental issues - Quakers seek to live simply so as to reduce the burden on the world
- community life
Most Quakers regard the Bible as a very great inspirational book but they don't see it as the only one, and so they read other books that can guide their lives. Holy Days Quakers do not celebrate Christian festivals such as Easter and Christmas. Worship Quaker communal worship consists of silent waiting, with participants contributing as the spirit moves them. Are Quakers Christian? Although outsiders usually regard the movement as a Christian denomination, not all Quakers see themselves as Christians; some regard themselves as members of a universal religion that (for historical reasons) has many Christian elements.
Tolerance is part of the Quaker approach to life, so Quakers are willing to learn from all other faiths and churches.
Why did the Puritans Quakers and Roman Catholics want to leave England?
They left England because they wanted religious freedom, which they did not have in England.
Which region did the Quakers settle?
Swarthmoor, Cumbria (formerly Lancashire), England.
Coggeshall, Essex, England.
That is just two where I know some Quakers definitely settled as early as the 1650's and are still in those districts today, but they settled in hundreds and thousands of places all over the world.
Why were the Quakers important?
One answer is given in the linked question.
Quakers STILL exist as a Religious Society in the 21st Century.
What are traits about the Quakers that are different from other Christian groups?
The Quakers were very friendly people who resided mainly in Pennsylvania founded by William Penn, who was also a Quaker leader. The Quakers would be the most democratic, least strict, and most tolerable and open-minded religious group of colonial America. They didn't believe in slavery or war, had good relations with the native Americans, believed in the freedom of speech of women, and held meetings that represented the people (democratic).
How did the Quaker philosophy of equality carry over to the success of their community?
The community all treated each other equally and got along which made work in the community easier.
A quimera is a term used to describe a wild fantasy or a fanciful idea. It can also refer to a genetic variation characterized by the presence of two different cell populations with distinct genetic makeup within one individual, such as in a chimera.
There were two Quaker Presidents. The first was Hoover. The second was Nixon. His mother's side, the Prices, were Quaker for many many generations. Their descendants, are still Quakers. He was my fourth cousin (on the Price side) and my great, great, great grandmother was a Quaker minister. The book, and later movie, "Friendly Persuasion" by Jessamyn West is about her story. I don't know if the Quaker tradition was carried down through to his children, but he did have a private Quaker funeral for friends and family only, as well as the big media memorial televised. I do believe he had two funeral/memorial services because of this. See ink below for more info on the Quaker Presidents.
