Abstract
This paper discusses the thoughts of Quaker figures as expressed in their works, such as letters, essays, or pamphlets. The Quaker figures referred to are John Woolman, John Whittier, Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke, Lucretia Mott, and Elizabeth Chandler. This paper uses qualitative method with interdisciplinary concept and grounded theory as its theoretical frameworks. It was found that the slavery of African-Americans and the subordination of women in America were practices that contradicted human rights and did not align with the essential teachings of Christianity, which advocates love for all human beings, regardless of natural differences such as race, skin color, ethnicity, nationality, and gender. The thoughts of Quaker figures on these two issues are essentially an implementation of their belief in Quakerism, which teaches the presence of God in every human conscience, referred to as the Inner Light, the Inward Light, or the Christ Within. With this belief, Quakers further believed that every human being has the same and equal potential in their relationship with God.
Presenters
Nuriadi NuriadiLecturer, Language and Arts Education, Univeristy of Mataram, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
WORKS OF QUAKER FIGURES, HUMAN RIGHTS, AFRICAN AMERICANS, WOMEN
