The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) is a pacifist group that has worked for peace since its creation in the 17th century. Quakers usually refer to themselves as 'Friends'. They believe that ...

The word pacifism refers to the belief that war and violence are wrong in all circumstances. Quakers are an example of a pacifist Christian denomination. A conscientious objector refers to an ...

this book traces the history of pacifism in America from colonial times to the start of World War I. The author describes how the immigrant peace sects-Quaker... In a companion volume to Pacifism in ...