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The name of the group is actually "The Religious Society of Friends," but because one of their early leaders said that they should "tremble at the word of the Lord," they are often called Quakers (because the word "quake" can be a synonym for "tremble.")
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Also called Religious Society of Friends?
Quakers, Pennsylvania Dutch...
What category are Quakers under?
In WikiAnswers there is a category called 'Quakers' it is a sub category of 'Religion and Spirituality'.
What are Quakerism believers called?
Quakers or seekers
What were Quakers who wouldn't fight called?
Quakers who wouldn't fight were called conscientious objectors. This belief stems from their commitment to nonviolence and a refusal to participate in war or military service.
What was the Philadelphia team first called when it formed in 1883?
Philadelphia Quakers of 1883The Philadelphia Phillies franchise started in 1883 as the Quakers.
What was there official name and why were they called shakers?
the oficial name is the Quakers
What is the name of the religious group that were called Abolitionists?
They were known as Quakers.
Which football team are called the Quakers?
Darlington F.C.
Who were the the Quakers for the colonial America?
AnswerQuakers were the dominant religion in Colonial North America. They were pacifists who, although they had a strong belief in there own faith, had a strong policy of religious tolerance.
Was William penn part of the religious group called the puritans?
no the Quakers
When did Quakers get started?
The Quakers began in the mid-1600's in England during the reformation period. George Fox, the original leader of the Quakers, began to preach in the fields and streets, proclaiming what he called the "pure truth" of Christianity.
Pennnsylvania Puratians were what of the 7 other religions?
The Puritans of Pennsylvania were called Quakers. The Quakers were a group with very similar beliefs that broke off from the Puritan church.
