PPT-Religion and the Quakers

The official religion of England in the 1600s was the Church of England However some people wanted to join other Christian churches such as the Puritans and the Quakers These other churches were considered illegal and people could be put in jail for joining them . By: Carter and Zach. Puritans. Were wanting to “purify” the church of England. Faced persecution . Separated from the church of England. Worshiped God in meeting houses. Disliked Quakers. Quakers. People ask questions. Why does the sun rise and set? . When will it rain?. Why isn’t it raining?. How can we make it rain? . Why is there a universe?. Why do people suffer?. “Happy is he who gets to know . This unit will involve you exploring the links between science and religion. During lessons you will learn about scientific theories on the evolution of the world and the origin of life and how these theories compare to a range of religious creation stories and beliefs about life and mankind.. Definition of ritual. A ritual . must fit into four categories. These four categories are that it must be a repetitive social practice, it must be set off from the routines of day to day life, it must follow some sort of ritual schema, and it must be encoded in myth. Ritual often has its roots in myth and religion, tying itself to ancient practices between the divine and humans. However, a ritual does not have to be religious in nature; graduation ceremonies and birthday parties are rituals as well. http://trilogy.haverford.edu/speccoll/quakersandslavery/commentary/organizations/underground_railroad.php Quakers and the Underground Railroad: Myths and Realities By Christopher Densmore Curator, Who are the Quakers?. Why were they important in the 17. th. & 18. th. Centuries?. Where did Quaker worship originate?. The official name of the Quakers in the Religious society of Friends.. It began in the 1650’s as a breakaway movement.. Colonial America: 1587-1770. England Seizes the Dutch Colonies. 1497- John Cabot claims all land b/t Newfoundland and Florida for England. 1664- King Charles II gave brother James (Duke of York) a grant w/ New Netherland in it!. 1. RELIGION and NON-RELIGION. 2. Students learn about:. The religious dimension of human history. New religious expression. Non-religious worldviews. The difference between religious and non-religious worldviews. Units 4.1 and 4.2. New Study Design 2017. 1. Shayndel Samuel RASNET February 2017. UNIT 4. . Religion, challenge and change. Area of Study 4.1 . Challenge and response. R&S Study Design pages 22-23. Dr Kristian Camilleri. School of Historical and Philosophical Studies. University of Melbourne. VCE Religion and Society Conference . 20 February 2017. Science and Religion?. A complex relationship. Far more to it than simple conflict thesis. Early Voices. Many Friends (Quakers) purchased and traded slaves. This created a conflict between their property rights (own slaves) and their religious beliefs. NY Friends. New York Quakers did not own a large number of slaves. Everything You Need To Know About Religion In The British Colonies To Succeed In APUSH. Puritans and Separatists. Puritans:. Were Calvinists. Wanted to Purify the English (Anglican Church) of ALL Catholic rituals. WHO? English, Persecuted Christians, Merchants, Shipping, a few Slaves and Indentured Servants.. Pilgrims, Puritans. SUBSISTENCE? Subsistence farms, fishermen, ship builders, merchants. TRADITIONAL PURITAIN DRESS. Religion. A set of beliefs . an explanation of the origins and purpose of humans and their role on earth. existence of a higher power, spirits or god. Which involves rituals, festivals, rites of passage and space (religious landscapes).