How do Quakers integrate their faith and their activism?

The Quaker Religious Education Collaborative (QREC) is a grassroots network of Friends holding a sense of stewardship for life-long Quaker faith formation ... ... Quakers have often gone to prison, or suffered for their beliefs and actions. Believe that God knows what is best for the church, and that God can lead ... May 18, 2020 ... Quakerism is a way of life, rather than a set of beliefs. It has roots in Christianity and many Quakers find the life and teachings of Jesus ... Quakers have stood up for what they believe is right, from prison and mental health reform, to civil and women's rights, to protecting the rights of older ... Beliefs and Practices of Quaker Ed. Quakerism was founded in the 1600's by English people seeking a religious community based on equality rather than hierarchy. Apr 21, 2016 ... Quaker worship is based on silent waiting, with the expectation of coming into the presence of God. Worshiping in silence brings the community ... They were the first religious movement to condemn slavery and would not allow their members to own slaves. They were to play a prominent role in the Anti- ... Nov 12, 2023 ... Quakers are insistent that the church is important – crucial, even. But the Word of God was in the beginning, creating all things that exist, ... Jul 19, 2018 ... As a lifelong Quaker, Arthur Larrabee was frustrated that he couldn't answer the question, “What do Quakers believe?” So he set out to do just that. Quakers prefer to set down our religious experience in the form of testimonies, general statements about practices and beliefs on which most Friends can unite.