Quakers are people who belong to the Religious Society of Friends, a historically Protestant Christian set of denominations.

May 19, 2017 · Quakers, who practice pacifism, played a key role in both the abolitionist and women’s rights movements. In the 1640s, George Fox, then a young man and the son of a …

“A Quaker is someone who is seeking to be faithful to the deepest truth that we can encounter, to be guided to that truth by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, by the presence of God in our lives, …

There are two fundamental aspects to Quaker faith. First, Friends believe that all people are capable of directly experiencing the divine nature of the universe—which is known by many …

Jan 13, 2025 · Quaker, member of the Society of Friends, or Friends church, a Christian group that stresses the guidance of the Holy Spirit, that rejects outward rites and an ordained …

While Quakerism started in England and soon spread to the American colonies, today’s Religious Society of Friends is a global faith community with significant diversity in terms of its members’ …

Mar 21, 2024 · Members of the different Quaker factions are all commonly united in the belief that the presence of God lives in every human being. Discover 7 things to know about the …

Quakers (or Friends) are members of a Christian religious movement that started in England as a form of Protestantism in the 17th century, and has spread throughout North America, Central …

Jul 3, 2009 · Quakers are members of a group with Christian roots that began in England in the 1650s. The formal title of the movement is the Society of Friends or the Religious Society of …

Jul 5, 2021 · Prominent Quaker Beliefs: Quakers emphasize a belief in the “inner light,” a guiding illumination by the Holy Spirit. They don't have clergy or observe sacraments. They reject …