The Religious Society of Friends, also called Quakers, emerged as a Christian denomination in England in the 1600s, during the religious turmoil surrounding the English Civil War. Since that time, Quakers have spoken out in support of legislation and good government practices that embody the Quaker testimonies of peace, simplicity, equality, and integrity. In our lobbying, we at FCNL try to talk with—and listen to—everyone, including people with whom we don’t expect to agree.
