Homosexuality and Quakerism

Homosexuality And Quakerism

The views of Quakers around the world towards homosexuality encompasses a range from complete celebration and the practice of same-sex marriage, to the view that homosexuality is sinfully deviant and contrary to God's intentions for sexual expression. The Religious Society of Friends began as a Christian movement (though a few contemporary Quakers in some meetings do not consider themselves Christian, while some consider themselves as part of a Universal religion, that for historical reasons is rooted in Christianity), founded in 17th Century England; it has around 350,000 members. In Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, many Quakers are supportive of homosexual relationships, while views are divided among American and African Friends.

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