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William Penn He was thrilled to hear a talk by Thomas Loe, a missionary for the Society of Friends derisively known as Quakers. Founded in 1647 by the English preacher George Fox, Quakers were a mystical Protestant sect emphasizing a direct relationship with God.
George Fox
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George Fox of England founded Quakerism. His spiritual experience led him to witness what he called the "Inner Light of Christ" that dwells in the hearts of ordinary people. Those who followed that Inner Light were considered truly spiritual and following God's will.
Fox began preaching in 1647, and attracted a variety of religious seekers during the period of social and political revolution in England. The word Quaker was originally meant meant as an insult to Fox, who told and English judge to, "tremble at the Word of the Lord." The judge called Fox a "Quaker."
George Fox (July 1624 - 13 January 1691) was an English Dissenter and a founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends.
Answer taken from Wikipedia entry for "George Fox"
The person who actually founded the Quakers was William Penn. He is actually the guy on the Quaker oatmeal can!!!
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What kind of religious movements have Quakers had?
The religious movements that Quakers have had are the Hickside movement, which was a split in the movement, and the Beaconite Controversy, which caused a split of around 300 Quakers from the movement.
How Didi the Quakers start?
how did the Quakers get started
Who started a colony for Quakers?
In 1681, William Penn saw Pennsylvania as a "holy experiment," a chance to put his Quaker ideas into practice.
What year were the Quakers started?
1652
What colony was started by the Quakers?
my balls
Who was the leader of the shakers?
the leader of the Shakers religion was Ann Lee. She started the movement (as an offshoot of the Quakers) in Manchester. The first Shaker communities after this were founded in Wandsworth and the New Forest.
Who started the colony for Quakers?
William Penn
What were the Quakers noted for?
Strong leadership in the abolitionist movement.
Where do Quakers live?
Quakers live all over the world. Even though the religion was started in England, the greatest concentration of Quakers today are actually in eastern Africa!
Which group worked closely with the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad?
Quakers
What relgious community was an early supporter of the abolitionist movement?
quakers (apex)
Who was the first to pioneer the abolitionist movement?
Quakers were the pioneers in the anti-slavery movement, first speaking out against slavery in 1688. Four Dutch Quakers sent a petition to the monthly meeting of Quakers, calling for the abolishment of slavery. No action was taken on this petition due to the Quaker's commercial interests.
