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Denominations: The Religious Society of Friends
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) numbered about 380,000 worldwide in 2017 (New Worldwide Quaker Map Released, Friendsjournal.org). There were about 76,000 friends (Quakers) in the U.S.A. in 2012 (Worldwide Distribution of Quakers 2012, quakerinfo.com). About 52% were located in … Continue reading →
Posted in denominations, Doctrine, History, Stats
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Why Did God Allow…
There are things in the Bible that cause people to wonder, “Why did God allow this?” Let’s notice two such things. 1. Polygamy? God created only one man and one woman in the first home (Genesis 2:21-25; 3:21). Polygamy or … Continue reading →
Posted in Apologetics, Ethics, Marriage, Race, Stats, Work
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