Quakerism grew in times of civil war in 17th century Britain. Quakers then knew how to hold firm in times of change and chaos; their belief in ‘God in everyone’ was more important to them than ...

An important section of the presentation will be devoted to David Contemplating the Head of Goliath by Reni and his collaborators, exploring the birth, development and legacy of a composition that was ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A Baltimore-area group is one of five Quaker organizations suing President Donald Trump’s administration after federal officials rescinded guidelines that protected churches and schools from ...

Several Quaker groups, including one in Philadelphia, are suing the Department of Homeland Security after President Donald Trump’s administration rescinded guidance preventing Immigration and Customs ...

A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death.

The lawsuit argues that the Trump administration’s guidance allowing immigration authorities to search houses of worship violates the Quakers’ First Amendment rights. Bloomberg via Getty ...

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A group of Quakers is challenging the Trump administration’s immigration policy on the grounds of religious liberty. Five Quaker congregations, also known as the Religious Society of Friends, filed a ...

The complaint said the policy violated the Quakers' rights under the U.S. Constitution, as well as administrative law and a law that protects religious freedom. The Quakers asked U.S. District ...