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
To the committed Puritans who still reigned in Massachusetts, Quakerism recalled the chaotic heresies of Anne Hutchinson and the Antinomians, who had also disrupted public order by claiming to hear God’s voice directly.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 18, 2018
Mrs. Pomeroy was a rather small, dark-eyed woman, with a good deal of character and energy in her face, and a dress of sober richness, almost suggestive of Quakerism in its hue.
From Roland Graeme: Knight A Novel of Our Time by Agnes Maule Machar
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