Divergent practices of the Quakers
I can describe Quaker values and practices and identify how they are different from other Christian denominations.
Divergent practices of the Quakers
I can describe Quaker values and practices and identify how they are different from other Christian denominations.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Quaker movement was initiated in England by George Fox in the 1600s.
- The official name of the Quakers is the Religious Society of Friends.
- There is no fixed creed for Quakers because faith is personal.
- Many Quakers live by the values of simplicity, truth, equality and peace.
- Quaker worship is unique and it does not involve the celebration of the Eucharist.
Keywords
Quaker - a person who belongs to the Religious Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers
Quaker movement - the emergence of the Quakers as a Christian denomination, initiated by George Fox in the 1600s
Values - core beliefs that guide how a person behaves and makes decisions
Worship - to show respect or adoration for a deity
Common misconception
All Quakers have the same beliefs and practices.
Because Quakers place emphasis on personal relationships with God, beliefs and practices can differ for each individual Quaker.
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