The Quaker concern for peace derives from a belief in the unique value of individuals. The worldwide Quaker tradition of peace has evolved over three hundred and fifty years, and the peace testimonies remain a guide and inspiration for activism to the present day.
A selection of Quaker texts relating to peace and the Peace Testimony can be accessed on the following websites:
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Declaration by Friends to Charles II - http://worship.quaker.org/qfp/displaypassage.asp?passageid=288
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From Autearoa/New Zealand YM - http://worship.quaker.org/qfp/displaypassage.asp?passageid=460
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From Baltimore YM - http://worship.quaker.org/qfp/displaypassage.asp?passageid=479
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From Britain YM - http://worship.quaker.org/qfp/displaypassage.asp?passageid=200
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From Friends General Conference - http://worship.quaker.org/qfp/displaypassage.asp?passageid=297
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From Ireland YM - http://worship.quaker.org/qfp/displaypassage.asp?passageid=462
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From North West YM- http://worship.quaker.org/qfp/displaypassage.asp?passageid=375
More information on Quaker Testimonies:
For more information on the testimonies QCEA recommends the introductory booklet "The Quaker Testimonies" produced by the Testimonies Committee of Quaker Peace & Social Witness.
The booklet is available as a PDF (39kb)
Instructions on downloading PDFs:
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