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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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Why were Quakers seen as a threat in England?
People thought they were a threat social class. They thought eveyrone was equal so they had no respect for others. They didnt take of their hats or bow.
People thought they were a threat to religion. They didnt attend the catholic churh because they didnt think it was necessary and it costs the church to have less attendence.
They were also a considered a threat because they were pacifists. They didnt agree with war. They had no defenses against others.
When did George Fox find Quakerism?
He didn't exactly 'find' Quakerism but their style of worship began from about the early 1650's in England.
George Fox had been travelling around trying to find an understanding of spirituality.
Answer: The Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, arose in the 17th-century England. The Friends founder was George Fox (1621-91) a weaver's son born in Leicestershire. After alledgedly hearing a miraculous voice, Fox concluded that he could commune directly with God and receive enlightment apart from human mediation. "The traditional date for the order of the Society of Friends is 1652" says the book A Religious History of the American People. They came to be called Quakers per one reference because they experienced agitated movements before moments of divine revelation. Another reference says because they "trembled under an awful sense of the infinite purity and majesty of God. The Quakers aim was to find religious truth and to revive primitive Christianity. For guidance, they claimed to look to the holy spirit, the Biblical Prophets, the apostles of Christ and an inner light or voice of alleged spiritual truth. Meetings were periods of group silence during which each person sought God's guidance. Any who received a divine message could speak up. Nowadays many Quaker churches have a paid minister who conducts services in an organized manner. Beginning in 1681 the Quaker experience in North America took an amazing turn. In what has been called a "holy experiment" in statecraft, William Penn (1644-1718) a young English convert to the Society of Friends established a colony based on Quaker ideals and administered by Quakers.
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..
Who were the Quakers where did they settle and what were their belief?
The Quakers, formally known as the Religious Society of Friends, emerged in the mid-17th century in England as a Christian denomination emphasizing direct experience of God and inner spiritual guidance. They settled primarily in North America, particularly in Pennsylvania, which was founded by the Quaker leader William Penn as a place for religious freedom. Quakers are known for their pacifism, commitment to social justice, and belief in the equality of all individuals, often advocating for issues such as abolition and women's rights. Their meetings for worship are characterized by silent contemplation, with members speaking as led by the Spirit.
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.
That everyone is equal.
quakers, were a christian group. They joined together in groups in 'meeting houses' talked about religion. As far as I know they are completely against any form of violence even if it is in self defence.
