Altho the number of American Friends has not grown numerically, they continue, as a group, to play a positive role in society. The two most critical threats to humanity are war and the severe degradation of the environment due to global warming. Quakers are actively involved with both of these in a constructive manner. In addition they they continue to promote the concept of equal rights for all humans. With respect to their position opposing violence, they were the recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1947 (awarded jointly to the Friends Service Council and the American Friends Service Committee) [13].
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[2] "Brief History of William Penn", USHistory.org
[3] "Boston martyrs", Wikipedia
[4] "Quakers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey", U.S. History
[5] "Quakers Beliefs and Religious Principles"
[6] "Quaker Earthcare Statement", Religious Society of Friends In Australia
[7] , "Testimony of equality", Wikipedia, July 8, 2016
[8] , "Quaker views on women", Wikipedia
[9] Ojibwa, "Quakers and Indians", February 19, 2011
[10] ,"Underground Railroad", History.com
[11] "Peace Testimony", Wikipedia, August 28, 2017
[12] "1681 Quaker Prison Reform", Philanthropy Roundtable
[13] Gunnar Jahn, "1947 Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony Speech", December 10, 1947
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