Quakerism in America
... Jackson 12/13/01 Final Paper: Quakerism When looking at different groups especially religious groups, one must determine their relationship with the society around them. ... The Quakers of Britain and America have been a group that has dynamically affected themselves and their society. ... Looking at writings from Ronald Johnstone (Religion and a Group Phenomenon) and Roger Finke (The Illusion of Shifting Demand) we can use them as tool the discover theories as to why Quakerism developed and what they were saying. ... He was well known in Britain and well respected, his wife heard Fox speak and converted to Quakerism which he himself did not persecute allowing them to hold meetings at his Swarthmore Hall. ... They came to America and found that America was no less tolerant than Britain. ... This time in America and in the western world gave way to,“ the rapid growth of upstart sects and their ability to expand in the market” as put by Rodger Finke (Finke 113).