Question

In England during the 1600s, the Society of Friends was persecuted for beliefs that included

1.opposition to religion.

2.support of France.

3.opposition to war.

4.support of slavery

Answer 1

3

Society of friends, were persecuted in England because they held services without formal ministers, refused to defer to persons of rank, and opposed war

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) opposition to war.

In England, in the 1600s the Society of Friends was persecuted for beliefs that included opposition to war.

The Religious Society of Friends was also known as the Quakers movement was created by John Fox in the 17th century. It was a religious movement in England that believed that a portion of God existed inside every individual. That made them be persecuted by traditionalists. There were other reasons for that persecution. Quakers did not believe in formal religious ceremonies, they did not have a formal clergy, they were pacifists and did not believe in war and they were firm believers in the equality of men and woman.