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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 reform movements did Quakers participate in?
prison reform; abolishing slavery, currently against war--
A Quaker Abolitionist is a person who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends and works to stop slavery. Most, possibly all, Quakers were in favor of outlawing slavery.
There are links below to articles on Quakers and Abolitionists.
Where would you find Quakers in this day?
Yes they commonly refer to themselves and each other as "Friends".
They have "Meetings for Worship" which sometimes are silent gatherings.
Often there is not a preacher but members and attenders may speak up "in the spirit of worship" if they feel they have a message of spiritual significance to share.
One core belief is that "There is that of God in Everyone". Other tenets of the faith are the testimonies of Peace, Simplicity and Justice.
There is a service organization associated with the faith called the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and there is the "Friends National Committee on Legislation" which has an award winning website for on national legislative efforts and how various representatives stand on the issues ( www.fcnl.org )
The worldwide organisation for most Quaker churches is Friends World Committee for Consultation (FwCC).
What new religious sect was created after the English monarchy was restored?
A new religious sect arose after the restoration of the English monarchy. They were called the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. They became a problem for the English monarchy because they were pacifists and would not take up arms to fight in a war. They were persecuted by the Anglican Church and via William Penn, a new convert to the religion, a charter was granted for what was Pennsylvania. The new colony allowed religious freedom for all.
What are social rules for Quakers?
Quakers do not have rules, we have testimonies. A testimony is something that we have found to be true according to experience. Quaker testimonies are Simplicity, Equality, Truth and Peace. Each Quaker is to work hard to listen to the inner light to discern how to live these testimonies in their individual lives. Also, each Yearly Meeting publishes a "Book of Discipline" with queries (questions to think about and discern) and advises. This book is not meant as an unbending rule book, but a testimony of what others that came before us found to be useful and true.
What beliefs did Quakers hold?
Baptism - Most Quakers believe that how a person lives their life is a sacrament, and that formal observances are not necessary. Quakers hold that baptism is an inward, not outward, act.
Bible - Quakers' beliefs stress individual revelation, but the Bible is truth. All personal light must be held up to the Bible for confirmation. The Holy Spirit, who inspired the Bible, does not contradict Himself.
Do Quakers support same-sex marriage?
Quakers make such decisions locally at their "monthly meetings." Quaker meetings in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada have declared support for same-sex marriage. In the United States, many Quaker groups have similarly supported same-sex marriage, but other Quaker groups have condemned it.
Where in America did the Quakers come from?
Quakers, the religious denomination, originate from the country of England.
Quakers is a proper noun. Proper nouns are the unique names of people, places, or things. Common nouns are the words for general things. If a common noun is part of a name, it becomes a proper noun. Pronouns always replace proper and common nouns.
What were key beliefs and practices of Quakers?
Quakers are members of the Society of Friends. They began as a new religious group in England in the 1600's. They believe in goodness--living their lives in peace. They have no pastor or higher leaders. They have no formal "declaration of beliefs" or creeds, so there are many different answers to "who is God?" They meet together to feel the spirit of God in quiet, unadorned buildings. They believe in uncluttered, simple lifestyles.
The Quakers use the standard Christian bible, in whatever translation they individually prefer. Well over a century ago there were individual Quakers on the founding board of the American Bible Society.
What did the Quaker houses look like?
they were one room log cabins with places to sleep eat and cook
How many israelites crossed the Jordan river with Joshua?
According to our tradition, it was 600,000 men, plus women and children, for a total of at least two million people.
As with all things 'Quaker' there is no uniformity of belief.
Some do not drink any alcohol, others do, most would put a high value on any consumption of alcohol being moderate and not so as to seriously impair human functioning.
Who led the Quakers to Pennisalvia?
Yes. Penn had founded the colony of Pennsylvania, and was the Governer, too. He was the leader of the Quakers, as well. Pennsylvania was called the Land of the Quakers because of Penn.
William Penn was a quaker; he is very famous
George Fox is considered the father of quakerism.
James Dean
Richard Nixon
Bayard Rustin
Jane Adams
Susan B Anthony
Why were the Quakers against war?
Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, are against war primarily due to their core belief in the sanctity of life and the principle of nonviolence. They emphasize the importance of inner peace and the idea that all individuals are equal in the eyes of God, which leads them to reject violence as a means of resolving conflict. Additionally, Quakers advocate for social justice and humanitarian solutions, believing that love and understanding can achieve more than force. Their pacifist stance is rooted in their commitment to living out their faith through peaceful means.
What kind of holidays do Quakers celebrate?
Yes, they are Christians
No, not all Quakers/Friends celebrate Christmas or other christian days such as Easter. God is within us all and is personal. We should not celebrate these days as God is within us. Having outward displays are not necessary.
What was the name of the general known as the Fighting Quaker?
Nathanael Greene.
The CORRECT answer is: Smedley Butler
What was life like as a Quaker?
There is not just 'was' about Quakers - we exist and thrive today.
The questioner may get a better answer if the question can be made more explicit by saying what aspects of life s/he is interested in and what period, as Quakers have been around since the 1650's and different factors have been prominent in different times.
When did the quaker religion start?
In the early 1650's although many people in England were already rejecting the then officially approved forms of worship in England.
George Fox lived from 1624 to 1691. He founded a religious organization called "Society of Friends". Quakers did not initially refer to themselves as Quakers. This is a descriptive named applied by others, much as the word Christian. They considered themselves to be seekers after the truth. They did and still do refer to each other as "Friend".
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.
