Quakers

they believed that everyone has right to chose their religion
The Religious Society of Friends is a name used by a range of independent religious organizations which all trace their origins to a Christian movement in mid-17th century England and Wales. A central belief was that ordinary people could have a direct experience of the eternal Christ. Today, the theological beliefs among the different organizations vary, but include broadly evangelical Christian, liberal Protestant, Christian universalist and non-Christian universalist beliefs. Some of these organizations also use the name Quaker or Friends Church.

Certainly some did, but they never were a significant number.

That no one was or is expected or required to hold any particular belief to worship with or to become a Quaker.

It has been said Quakerism is a way of life and not a belief system.

Quakers do not celebrate Baptism or any other forms of religious ceremony as they regard them as being unnecessary. They often refer to them as 'Empty Forms', as they do not believe that there is any particular ritual needed to get in touch with God.

Quaker Apple Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal is made with oats, which are naturally gluten-free. However, it may be processed in facilities that handle gluten-containing grains, leading to potential cross-contamination. Quaker offers gluten-free options specifically labeled for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, so it's essential to check the packaging for appropriate labeling. Always verify ingredient lists if gluten is a concern.

"There is that of God in every Person." Pacifist (practice conscentious objection to military service). Equality between the sexes in all aspects of the religion. No need for a mediator between people and the devine. Object to their taxes being used for purposes of war.

There are various branches of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) that run spectrum from evangelical to introspective & insular. Including but not exclusive to:

New York yearly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (United meeting of liberal & conservative friends)

London yearly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Original source)

Philadelphia yearly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (liberal meeting)

Friends United Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (mainstream Christian)

Evangelical Friends' Alliance (evangelical branch)

Friends general conference

North Carolina yearly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (conservative branch)

For more information see the link below.

Quaker "services" are called Meetings, and there are very generally two types: Programmed Meetings, which are like more traditional church services, often with a Minister, and Unprogrammed Meetings, which are silent (sort of like a group meditation), except when a participant is moved by the Spirit to speak, to share insights, experiences or teachings.

I don't know, maybe greek ortodoxes are not godless sinners like the quakers (mormon) sadomites. Personally, I don't know because I'm a baptist.

Yes. The story used to be printed on the back of the box but it was such a long time ago I hardly remember it. From what I do remember, it was a quaker family who produced the oats and innaugurated the company.

Possibly in solidarity with his sister who is said to have been expelled for marrying a non Quaker.

Yes, It was, in 1775.

they are not labeled gluten free because they could contain trace amounts of wheat/grains. The Quaker website says that though grits are not made with wheat ingredients, the possibility for cross-contamination prevents them from labeling the instant grits as gluten free.

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Check out the Related Links below to see a site with very extensive research into Plain-dressing Quakers and their clothing.

(Please note many modern Quakers dress in modern clothing, not like the images on the site)

John, Jacob, Amos, Daniel are common Amish male first names. Thought it would be Jedediah, Ezekiel or Zacariah? Nope, John is #1.

They did not believe in the other religions

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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 character on the Quaker Oats container is known as "Larry" or simply the Quaker Man. He represents the Quaker Oats Company and embodies the values of integrity and quality associated with Quaker products. The design is based on the traditional attire of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers.

No. Quakers and Mormons are two entirely different Christian denominations. You can learn more about each group at their official websites, found at the "Related Links" below.

The second person personal pronouns:

Nominative singular: Thou

Nominative plural: Ye

Objective singular: Thee

Objective plural: You

Dating from the Middle Ages in England, the plural form for the second person pronoun began to be used to show respect to superiors, then for equals as a courtesy. As the new world became inhabited by English settlers, these pronouns came with them. Eventually, this practice fell into disuse (perhaps a sign of an evolving culture) except in certain communities in England and Pennsylvania, and among the Quakers. By the beginning of the 20th century, the use of the singular/plural forms had almost disappeared with the exception of some very rural communities and the Quakers.

Today, the second person 'you' is used for singular and plural, subjective and objective.

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Strong leadership in the abolitionist movement.

Quakers were, prior to about the mid-nineteenth century, buried with no grave markers. There are references to bodies being buried in layers (extremely unlikely if they were buried standing), and to the fact that early on people were buried in order of death with no particular attention paid to whether or not they had been related to the people buried nearby.

However, there's no credible evidence I could readily locate to them ever being buried standing up, at least as a widespread practice. It's possible that some burial grounds may have used this as a way of saving space, and since there is no universal dogma for Friends, it's also possible that some Meetings may have done this for other reasons. If so, though, I couldn't find any references to it. Can you provide some evidence that this has ever actually been done?

Given that bodies need to be buried fairly deeply to avoid being accidentally uncovered (due to animals digging them up or erosion; also, health codes usually mandate a minimum depth of six feet). So, if you want to bury a person about six feet tall at least ... let's say three or four feet down, because I'm not sure how far back those health codes go ... then you're digging a hole nine or ten feet deep, and since you're doing this by hand, you're digging it wide and broad enough to actually be down in there as well .... let's say absolute minimum 3x3 feet. That's 81-90 cubic feet of dirt to move. If you buried someone lying down in a 3x6 hole to the same depth and allowing for an extra foot due to the thickness of the body (remember, we're not worrying about the health codes at this point), then you're only moving 72-90 cubic feet of dirt, and generally the first couple of feet are easier to dig than the deeper bits anyway, because you've got soil or clay instead of rock and also you're not standing in a deep narrow hole trying to toss dirt well up above your own head. So unless you've got some fairly serious reason (such as a religious requirement, and remember, Friends don't have a universal dogma) for doing so, it seems this would be an unusual and unlikely practice.