Quaker
Quaker
Quaker (pronounced: /ˈkweɪkər/), also known as Religious Society of Friends or Friends Church, is a religious movement that originated in England in the mid-17th century. The term "Quaker" was initially used pejoratively to describe the movement's members due to their supposed "quaking" during religious enthusiasm.
Etymology
The term "Quaker" was first used in 1650s England and was originally derogatory, referring to the supposed "quaking" of adherents during enthusiastic worship. The name was later reclaimed by members of the movement and is now used widely. The official name, "Religious Society of Friends", was adopted in the 18th century as a more accurate description of their communal and egalitarian approach to Christianity.
Related Terms
- George Fox: An English Dissenter and a founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends.
- William Penn: An early Quaker and the founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Pacifism: The belief that any violence, including war, is unjustifiable under any circumstances, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means. This belief is a core tenet of Quaker faith.
- Testimony of Simplicity: A doctrine of the Religious Society of Friends which encourages living one's life simply in order to focus on the inner light.
- Inner Light: A concept in Protestant Christian theology associated with the Society of Friends, related to notions of an inner Christ-like presence in one's heart.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quaker
- Wikipedia's article - Quaker
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