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Quakers

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The Resume

    (1648- )
    Members of the Religious Society of Friends
    Founded in England by George Fox
    Divided into Hicksites, Gurneyites, Wilberites and Orthodox

Why they might be annoying:

    They prohibit alcohol.
    They strive to live a simple life.
    They are against holidays, sports, dancing, swearing, theater, wigs and jewelry.
    They got in trouble early on for refusing to pay taxes to the Church of England.
    They were very critical of Puritans and other powerful religious groups.
    As a result, hundreds of them died in English jails.
    They had separated into four different sects by the 20th century.
    They initially preferred using Old English (the use of 'thee' and 'thou' in place of 'you').
    Richard Nixon was a Quaker.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They repeatedly called for an end to slavery.
    They have a reputation of being pacifists.
    They pray in silence and only speak if they feel moved by God.
    They do not believe in churches or elaborate ceremonies.
    They rely on their 'Inner Light' to resolve many of the Bible's contradictions.
    They were crucial to the success of the Underground Railroad, a system of helping slaves to escape to freedom in northern states.
    They believe everyone is equal under God.
    They were seen as dangerous heretics in the American colonies and were imprisoned, deported or hung as witches.
    William Penn, a Quaker, established Pennsylvania.
    They had many members who fought for women's suffrage, including Susan B. Anthony and Lucretia Mott.
    They are respected for being industrious and having a high moral character.

Credit: Captain Howdy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 19 Votes: 21.05% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 31 Votes: 38.71% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 23 Votes: 39.13% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 73 Votes: 50.68% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 41.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 64 Votes: 40.62% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 62 Votes: 32.26% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 131 Votes: 48.85% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 235 Votes: 48.51% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 271 Votes: 48.71% Annoying