Research on the Religious Society of Friends or Quakers as they are called reminds me strongly of social work. Their core beliefs and values ​​are closely related to the core beliefs and values ​​of social work. In my article I will discuss Quakerism, its practices, beliefs, values ​​and how Quakerism supports human rights and equality. A Brief History The Religious Society of Friends was founded by George Fox in 1600 in England. The term "Quaker" was given to the group as a way to ridicule them. As the popularity of the name began to emerge, members began to adapt the term and use it when speaking about themselves informally so that others could understand who they were. The Quaker movement began due to a religious upheaval when people began to question the church and wanted new ways on how to understand Christianity. As a result, a group of “Friends” gathered and followed leader George Fox, who believed that the spirit of God, or the “Inner Light,” was within every person and that the worship of God did not need a minister . or priest. It was the belief that all members were their own minister. Schrauwers (2001), explains: “Quakers asserted that an experiential understanding of God in the soul, the inner light, was open to all who would heed its directions; only those who are led by the spirit stand up and speak in meetings” (p. 433). This means that light is an experience open to all, regardless of their culture or beliefs. (Ambler, 2008) The light will be effective if the person experiencing it pays attention to it, and once accepted, will be able to lead people to the divine, guide them through life, and also unite others who are open. (Ambler, 2008). The Friend's Religious Society...... middle of paper......view/902188508?accountid=12532Mercer, H. Quakers and Healing. Pluralism Project, 57-60. Retrieved from http://www.pluralism.org/affiliates/sered/Mercer.pdfQuaker Principles in the Crucible of Practice. (1993, Winter). Cross Currents, 43, 476. Retrieved from http://bluehawk.monmouth.edu:2048/?url=/docview/214933495?accountid=12532Schrauwers, A. (2001). Sitting in silence: Self, emotion, and tradition in the genesis of charismatic ministry. Ethos,29(4), 430. Retrieved from http://bluehawk.monmouth.edu:2048/?url=/docview/232948653?accountid=12532Specht, NJ (2003). Women with one or more hats?: Quaker women and the role of religion in trans-Appalachian settlements. NWSA Journal, 15(2), 27. Retrieved from http://bluehawk.monmouth.edu:2048/?url=/docview/233238105?accountid=12532The Religious Society of Friends. (n.d.). Retrieved May 2014 from http://Quaker.org