Why were Quakers persecuted in England?
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Quakers are some sort of Religious Society of Friends who was prosecuted by the Government of England for their religious beliefs.
The religious society was first founded by a person named George fox in England back in the 17th century. Even though the Quakers considered themselves as Christians they believed in their idea that God Exists in every person. This is the main idea of the Quakers society people that lead them for their prosecutions in England. Quakers believed in the equality of men and women and participated in many women rights movements.
Quakers were considered to be heretics due to their believing in obedience to the Inner Light.
They were charged with causing disturbance and blasphemy.
Also, they did not swear an oath of allegiance to the Crown and held their own secret meetings.
The Quaker Act of 1662 and the subsequent Conventicle Act of 1664 saw that Quakers got persecuted in the country due to their faith and belief.
They believed in promoting equal right for women, the abolition of slavery and sought to establish peace for which they were persecuted.