Quakerism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Quakerism
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When conscientious objectors are asked to establish their bona fides, the fact that they belong to a tradition with pacifist commitments — such as Quakerism — may be taken as a useful proxy.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2021
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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