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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 Puritans hostile toward the Quakers?
The Quakers werent listening to them, because over their was no religious freedom like here in the U.S. so the puritans want to KILL them.
Why were the Quakers mistreated in england?
The Quakers were mistreated in England because of their religious beliefs.
How did the Quakers lose control of Pennsylvania?
The Quakers lost control of Pennsylvania primarily due to demographic changes and political tensions. As the population grew, non-Quaker settlers, particularly Germans and Scots-Irish, began to outnumber the Quakers, leading to shifts in political power. The Quakers' commitment to pacifism and consensus governance also made it difficult for them to effectively respond to external threats, such as during the French and Indian War, causing their influence to wane. Ultimately, by the late 18th century, political control passed to a more diverse group of leaders, reflecting the changing demographics of the colony.
Why were many female reformers Quakers?
Quaker women enjoyed a certain amount of equality in their own communities.
From piecing together the evidence, it has been possible to broadly draw the following general conclusions.
The early Quakers seemed to have been young when they arrived. John Pim was only 18 when he settled in Laois. Richard Jackson was born about 1643 and died in 1697, at the age of fifty four, so he was sixteen upon his arrival in the area.
They were all recent converts to Quakerism. As a result, they were people of strong religious fervour. They came with Edmundson to Laois and Offaly to oppose the payment of tithes. Many of them had not been Quakers when they arrived in Ireland but had been 'convinced' personally by William.
They were all English born or their parents were English. No evidence exists that there were any native Irish converts among them. The majority of the Quakers who arrived in the middle of the 1600s from the North of England. For example, Richard Jackson was born in 1643 in Lancashire. John Goodbody came from Yorkshire. He moved south from Cavan to Ballywill, near Geashill in County Offaly. Later his son Joseph move to Mullanard, in County Laois and his other son William settled in Shanebeg near Rosenallis. The early Quakers, like other recent English settlers, looked down upon the native Irish.
Many of the Quakers who settled in the area originally came through Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. They first settled in both Antrim and Down and later moved to Armagh. William Edmundson convinced them to come with him to County Cavan and down to Laois and surrounding areas. The early Quakers were a fluid group constantly on the move even they arrived in the Midlands. Many settled in areas for short periods before up-rooting again, leading to many of the early Quaker surnames disappearing within a couple of generations.
They settled mostly on farms, combining farming with skilled trades. The Pims obtained land at Lackagh and Rushin. The Edmundsons developed a tannery on their farm in Rosenallis, William himself had served an apprenticeship in carpentry in his youth.
Although many later became very successful business people, Quakers belonged to all levels of society. They were farmers, craftsmen, teachers, shopkeepers and even domestic servants. It would not have been unusual to find successful Quaker families employing other Quakers as domestic servants.
What struggles did Laura haviland face?
Laura Haviland faced significant struggles as an abolitionist and advocate for African American rights in the 19th century. She encountered social and political opposition, particularly in her efforts to promote anti-slavery sentiments in a predominantly pro-slavery environment. Additionally, Haviland dealt with personal challenges, including financial difficulties and the emotional toll of her activism, as she worked tirelessly to help escaped slaves and establish educational opportunities for freed people. Her commitment to social justice often put her at odds with societal norms and expectations of her time.
How Quakers feel about church government?
It is hard to say, different Quakers will 'feel' differently about most things.
Most Quakers accept the necessity of an organised and structured Church Government system that allows all Quakers to make contributions to the decision making and share responsibility for the decisions taken and actions carried out.
How many Quaker followers are there?
In the united states the numbers are very low but in Pennsylvania there is a decent amount, although the percentages are still very low. Quakers in Pennsylvania run many schools. They may seem obsolete because there place of worship is just a simply white building or a school.
What state's nickname is the quaker state?
They call it the "Quaker State" in recognition of William Penn's First Frame of Government constitution for the state.
Quaker who protested persecution of Quakers in Massachusetts?
There were many, but most famously...
"In the Massachusetts Bay colony, Friends (Quakers) were banished on pain of death - some (most famously Mary Dyer) were hanged on Boston Common for returning to preach their beliefs." (from the Wikipedia entry "Religious Society of Friends"
Mary Dyer is the answer I believe you are looking for.
Quakers were welcomed in nearby Rhode Island, and in the first hundred years of its existence 36 of the governors of that state were Quakers.
Where would you most likely settle with Quaker religious beliefs?
Quakers, or members of the Religious Society of Friends, are found throughout the English-speaking world and in many other countries as well. There are many Friends living in eastern Indiana, USA, near the city of Richmond. A Quaker-based university, Earlham College, is located there.
Sidwell Friends School, also related to the Quakers, a private elementary and secondary school, is located in Washington, DC. It is well known and highly respected, and the children of many non-Quaker Washington personalities attend it.
