Which sentences describe a belief or practice of the Quakers?

Question

Select all correct answers.

Responses

People could do without ministers.

All people have the light of Christ inside them.

Ministers were needed to understand God’s Word.

Both men and women knew God’s Word.

Churches were small and intimate.

Only men could become church leaders.

All other religions were bad and should be banned.

Members met and sat in silence.

Answer 1

The sentences that describe a belief or practice of the Quakers are:

1. People could do without ministers.
2. All people have the light of Christ inside them.
3. Both men and women knew God’s Word.
4. Churches were small and intimate.
5. Members met and sat in silence.

The other statements do not reflect Quaker beliefs or practices:

• "Ministers were needed to understand God’s Word." (Quakers generally believe in direct access to God without the need for a minister.)
• "Only men could become church leaders." (Quakers have a history of promoting gender equality and allowing both men and women to be leaders.)
• "All other religions were bad and should be banned." (Quakers typically promote tolerance and do not believe in banning other religions.)