Quakers have been influential in shaping public policy, even though a relatively small faith movement. Quakers in Politics draws together examples of Quakers who have impacted public policy around the world, both as individuals and members of Quaker organizations, recognizing without exaggerating the impact of the Quaker movement.
Description
In Quakers and Politics, Carl and Margery Post Abbott establish the theological roots of political activism among members of the Society of Friends. By profiling a number of representative individuals and describing the major institutions through which Quakers influence public policy, the Abbotts trace the history of Quaker activism and survey the political involvement of Quakers today. Quakers and Politics brings a special approach to political action that draws on 360 years of activism.
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Pages96
Released2023
LanguageEnglish
PublisherChristian Alternative Books
ISBN9781782794622
SellerSimon & Schuster
