Description

Few today know much about the Quakers Whenever the subject of Quakerism slips into conversation most picture a rosycheeked fellow in a simple black overcoat and a wide brim hat atop his thick cloudwhite hair inspired by the famous logo of the Quaker Oats company In spite of the stereotype Quakers today come in all colors shapes and sizes with the more liberal folk sporting trendy haircuts tattoos and various piercings They call themselves Friends a starkly different but very devout following of God They strive for a world empowered by peace and acceptance an ambitious mission fueled by diversity blind to race gender or creed