What is a Quaker?

"The Religious Society of Friends (commonly known as Quakers) began in England in the 17th century by people who were dissatisfied with the existing denominations and sects of Christianity. Traditionally George Fox has been credited as the founder or the most important early figure. The Society of Friends is counted among the historic peace churches. Since its beginnings in England, Quakerism has spread to other countries, chiefly Bolivia, Guatemala, Kenya, Peru and the United States. The number of Quakers is relatively small (approximately 350,000 worldwide[1]), although there are places, such as Pennsylvania (particularly Philadelphia); Newberg, Oregon; Greenleaf, Idaho; Birmingham, England; and Greensboro, North Carolina in which Quaker influence is concentrated.

Unlike other groups that emerged within Christianity, the Religious Society of Friends has tended toward little hierarchical structure, and no creeds."

"the central concept to many Friends may be the "Inner Light" or "that of God within" each of us."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quaker

2006-10-16 16:10:07 · answer #1 · answered by I am Sunshine 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋

they make Oats and wear funny hats. Maybey they are cousins of the folks on the MAyflower.

2006-10-16 23:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by soulsearcher 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Follower of a certain Christian sect

2006-10-16 23:12:00 · answer #3 · answered by Chevalier 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think the folks in Hawaii can answer that.

2006-10-16 23:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Its that guy whose picture is on the round box of oats.....

2006-10-16 23:10:46 · answer #5 · answered by white61water 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋

theyre very old fashioned and wear black and use buggies and their svcs are done by themselves...No ministers

2006-10-16 23:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

it comes with the oats

2006-10-16 23:11:02 · answer #7 · answered by papaofgirlmegan 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Quaker

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One who quakes.

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One of a religious sect founded by George Fox, of Leicestershire, England, about 1650, -- the members of which call themselves Friends. They were called Quakers, originally, in derision.

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The nankeen bird.

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The sooty albatross.

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Any grasshopper or locust of the genus (Edipoda; -- so called from the quaking noise made during flight.

2006-10-16 23:13:40 · answer #8 · answered by Nuthouse 4456 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

lik an oat

2006-10-16 23:10:21 · answer #9 · answered by queencasper13 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋

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