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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.
617 Questions
Is James Fenimore Cooper a Quaker?
He was born a Quaker although the family left the faith when he was still a child.
Quakers are a largely liberal denomination, and although not all Quakers are of one mind about this (there is division over this issue), generally speaking Quakers are one of the most LGBT-accepting of the older Christian denominations out there. On the east coast, Quakers tend to be less structured, often somewhat less strictly Bible/Christianity-centric and more liberal and accepting of gays, but in other parts of America, Quakerism takes on a more structured form and may be less accepting of LGBT folk.
Quakers were among the first in England to speak out blank slavery?
Quakers were among the first in England to speak out AGAINST slavery.
What did Quakers criminal code include?
1. abolition of capital punishment of all crimes other than homicide
2.subsitutuin of imprisionment at hard labor for bloddy corporal punishment
3. provision of free food and lodging for inmates
4.replacement of the stocks and pillory with houses of detention
Are quaker parrots one of the smartest parrots?
Quakers aren't the smartest parrots in the bunch, but what they lack in intelligence they make up for in personality. Each Quaker has a completely different personality, all very mischievous and loving.
Do Quaker parrots make good pets for beginners?
If you have the right information, yes. You should always do research on the animal you're interested in purchasing.
Quakers, like all other parrots, tend to get aggressive and territorial if not given enough stimulation and attention. If you raise them right, socialize them, and play with them you will be a very happy pet owner for many, many years!
It all depends on the personality of the bird. Some like it, others dont.
Belief in Deity
There is a Trinity of the Father (God), the Son (Christ), and the Holy Spirit that comprises one God Almighty. God is personal and incorporeal.
• Incarnations
Jesus Christ is God's only incarnation. God is manifest within all as the light. Jesus possessed the light to the highest degree and is "the Light" within.
• Origin of Universe and Life
The most orthodox Quakers hold to the authority of the Bible, and the book of Genesis--that God created all in less than seven days and less that 10,000 years ago. But many would maintain that a biblical "day" is not a literal 24 hours.
• After Death
Most orthodox Quakers believe in direct reward and punishment, heaven and hell, the second coming of Christ, and resurrection of the dead (similar to conservative Christian view).
• Why Evil?
Some Orthodox Quakers adhere to similar beliefs as conservative Christians--belief in original sin and Satan. Many believe that lack of awareness of God's divine light within, or rebellion against it, is the cause of wrongdoing, and that alienation from God leaves one vulnerable to temptation or Satan.
• Salvation
Some Friends (the formal name of the group) churches include rites of baptism and communion, but sacraments to God are most often considered to arise from inward experiences, a personal encounter with God, rather than church ritual. Salvation is found internally through union with Christ, the divine Light within all. Many Quaker churches, e.g. evangelical, believe similarly to Conservative Protestant, that salvation is a free gift from God, with faith, independent of good works. Yet moral behavior and good works are viewed as essential to showing faith and obedience to God. Good works, such as humanitarian service, social justice, and peace efforts, are an expression of Christian love. Simplicity and humility are viewed as essential to living a Christian life.
• Undeserved Suffering
The most orthodox Quakers maintain that Satan causes suffering. Suffering is allowed by God as part of His divine will and plan. Quakers focus on reducing human suffering, especially that caused by social injustice or violence.
• Contemporary Issues
Social-betterment programs and nonviolence are fundamental to Quakers. Some Orthodox Quaker churches are very accepting of homosexuality, and others condemn it as contrary to God's will.
How do you trim your Quaker parrots nails?
Simply buy some styptic powder and small reptile/bird nail clippers. Keep the styptic powder close by with a dampened Q-tip. Hold the Quaker in a towel to keep it from biting (this is best done with another person holding the parrot). Carefully snip off small sections of nail at a time, check for bleeding, and use the styptic powder to stop bleeding if necessary.
As a religious groups the Quakers were noted for?
Type your answer here... B.strong leadership in the abolitionist movement.
What was the Quakers Petition in 1790?
The Quakers sent a petition to the House of Representatives in 1790 to end the African slave trade. This was closely followed by another petition from the Pennsylvania Abolition Society. The Society was wishing to end slavery too. The petition claimed that slavery was imcompatible witht he values for which the American Revolution had been fought. The petition was also signed by Benjamin Franklin.
What were the unusual basic beliefs of the Quakers?
In its time, the new Christian denomination called the Quakers had unusual beliefs. Perhaps the most controversial of them was their pacifist beliefs. As such they did not believe in wars and refused to bear arms or support wars. In a militaristic colonial empire of the British, this was heresy.
Why did Quakers come to the new world?
Quakers came to America to pursue religious freedom and economic opportunity. George Fox, the founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, encouraged a leading follower and friend, William Penn, to secure a grant of land in America from the King of England. The land grant was named Pennsylvania (Penn's Woods) where they could build a city of brotherly love known as Philadelphia. William Penn was also one of the early Proprietors of the colony of New Jersey. George Fox visited Philadelphia as the guest of William Penn. William Penn granted a Charter of Privileges to the people of Pennsylvania in 1701 which included religious freedom and tolerance. Following the 50th anniversary of the Charter (1752), the Liberty Bell was cast with the inscription from the Bible (Leviticus) "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof." Liberty was the principle reason for Quakers to settle in the New World.
What did the Quakers in North Carolina do and wear?
The quakers had came to North Carolina for religious reasons. Massachusetts was not in their thoughts of religion.
Abraham Lincoln's grandfather was of Quaker descent?
Abraham Lincoln's Great, great Grandfather Enoch Levi Mordecai Solomon Abraham was a Quaker.
Where did the Quakers live in the colonies?
The European settlers of Colonial Pennsylvania may have lived in one of a few different types of housing, including log cabins, stone and split-timber homes, stone farmhouses and brick "town houses." Some wood frame homes exist from this period, but were not nearly as popular in Pennsylvania as they were in more northern settlements of New England.
On the other hand, the local Native American inhabitants of Colonial Pennsylvania would have lived in longhouses made of timber and bark.
Quakers (members of the Religious Society of Friends) can legally divorce the same as a union in most other Christian religions. There is no "annulment" as in the various Catholic denominations. Local customs may offer counseling with the local Monthly Meeting known as "discernment" before the fact, but this is not mandatory from a legal standpoint.
