Although Quakers are diverse in their beliefs and practices, Quakers affirm “that there is that of God in everyone” and know the Divine in a direct relationship rather than through an Intermediary, Sacraments, or Recitation of a creed. Early Quakers described themselves as “Children of the Light” and “Friends of Truth”. In colonial America, Quakers were the dominant religious faith group. Today’s
Quakers share the Spiritual Values of their earlier forebearers who battled for abolition of slavery, equal rights of all members of the human race, resistance to war and prison reform. Quakers worship in expectant silence, waiting until anyone, inspired by the Divine inner Light, is led to give a vocal message. Generally, Quakers let their lives live by following Testimonies or Values of: Spirituality, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality and Stewardship. An excellent documentary is “Quakers, The Quiet Revolutionaries” on YouTube.
