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Quakerism

American  
[kway-kuh-riz-uhm] / ˈkweɪ kəˌrɪz əm /

noun

  1. the beliefs, principles, and practices of Quakers.


Etymology

Origin of Quakerism

First recorded in 1650–60; Quaker + -ism

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Formally called the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, the religion began in England as an offshoot of Quakerism.

From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2022

Her books and research explore themes of global Christianity, Quakerism, gender, race, and popular culture.

From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2020

“It’s like we put black gospel and Anglican high church and contemplative Quakerism all in a blender,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2020

It was a place of horizon-gazers, seafarers and lighthouse keepers, where men were often away and Quakerism honoured gender equality.

From Nature ● Jun. 17, 2018

Like the radical thought of the age, Quakerism refused first place to scriptural revelation, which became secondary to the light within, the dictates of one's heart.

From Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes by Chester E. Jorgenson

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