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Who are Quakers, and what do they believe?

July 29, 2015Alex G

Who are Quakers or Friends? Quakers emerged from England in the 17th century as dissident Protestants who broke from the Church of England.  The movement was led by George Fox, who had been raised in the Anglican Church but came… Continue Reading →

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