Includes pictures Includes quotes from George Fox and other Quakers Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading I was plain, and would have all things done plainly; for I did not seek any outward advantage to myself.
- George Fox Since its fruition, Christianity has faced an unremitting string of conflicts, critics, and challenges.
As the number of Christian converts grew, the growth in clashes on ideologies and control was only natural.
In the same vein, more and more of those who called themselves Christians seemed to be straying further and further away from God's light.
Drunkenness, heresy, and immorality were on the rise.
The Middle Ages was especially rife with rape, incest, adultery, and other obscene sexual behaviors, which were well-recorded by medieval chroniclers.
The English scholar, Alcuin, lamented that civilization had become absolutely submerged under flood of fornication, adultery, and incest, so that the very semblance of modesty is entirely absent.
Towards the 17th century, the Puritan-raised George Fox became increasingly discouraged by the worsening moral conditions of society.
George was unable to fill the spiritual void inside of him, until one day, he discovered his inner Light.
Next came the godly visions.
George began to preach about the true Word of God, and soon, amassed a following - the Religious Society of Friends, later known as the Quakers.
Few today know much about the Quakers.
Whenever the subject of Quakerism slips into conversation, most picture a rosy-cheeked fellow in a simple black overcoat, and a wide brim hat atop his thick, cloud-white hair, inspired by the famous logo of the Quaker Oats company.
In spite of the stereotype, Quakers today come in all colors, shapes, and sizes, with the more liberal folk sporting trendy haircuts, tattoos, and various piercings.
They call themselves Friends, a starkly different but very devout following of God.
They strive for a world empowered by peace and acc.
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