What do Quakers believe?

That's probably the most common question, and you'll find a short(ish) answer below as well as on the British Quaker website here (in a new window).

Click on any question to get the beginnings of an answer (largely based on the book "Quaker Faith & Practice").

see also "Quakers Today" here

What do Quakers believe?

Why are they called Quakers?

Who can come to a Quaker meeting?

Do Quakers always meet in silence?

Do Quaker meetings involve music?

What is a Quaker meeting for worship like?

Do you have to be a pacifist to be a Quaker?

How do you become a Quaker?

How did Quakers begin?

Are Quakers a church?

Why do Quakers call themselves "Friends"?

What do Quakers do apart from Sunday meetings?

Do Quakers get involved in business or politics?

What is the special "Quaker business method"?

Aren't most Quakers in America?

How many Quakers are there today, and where?

Are any well-known people Quakers?

How do I find out more?