Quakers: creating a fairer and more peaceful world
I can explain how Quakers use their values to try to create a fairer and more peaceful world.
Quakers: creating a fairer and more peaceful world
I can explain how Quakers use their values to try to create a fairer and more peaceful world.
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Key learning points
- The Quaker worldview is one that sees humans as good. Quakers speak about everyone having a light within them.
- Important Quaker values are peace, equality and truth.
- The story of the two hungry mules can be used by Quakers to understand the importance of cooperation.
- The Quaker Tapestry gives examples of how Quakers have worked to create a more peaceful and fairer world.
Keywords
Impartial - not taking sides or favouring one person over another
Equality - treating people with the same value and respect
Mediation - bringing people together with respect, understanding, and care
Tapestry - piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by stitching or weaving
Common misconception
Quakers are all Christians and believe in God.
Quakers come from many backgrounds. Quakers speak of the light within all and that all humans are equal.
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