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The Quakers: a society of friends
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a society of friends
the quakers
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INDEX
WHO ARE THE QUAKERS?
WHAT HAVE THEY DONE?
WHEN DID THE QUAKERS ORIGINATE?
Why did the Quakers start?
curiosities about Quakers
THE QUAKERS NOW
WHO ARE THE QUAKERS?
Quakers are people who belong to the Religious Society of Friends.
historically Protestant Christian set of denominations.
WHAT HAVE THE QUAKERS DONE?
The Quakers have been influential in the history of reform.
The colony of Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1682
WHEN DID THE QUAKERS ORIGINATE?
1687
1650
1647
1682
1689
The colony of Pennsylvania.William Penn
George Fox was imprisoned for the first time.
Quakerism started in England
James II of England issued a Declaration of Indulgence.
In 1689 the Toleration Act was passed.
Why did the quakers start?
George Fox was discontented with the Anglican Church’s teaching and practices of the day.
"anyone can communicate with the God within"
There are about 400,000 Quakers in the world today, and about 100,000 of them are in the United States.
THE QUAKERS NOW
'Quaker' Was Originally an Insult
They insist on equality
Quakers believe in doing good
Quakers Believe in 'Letting Your Life Speak'