An Authentic Report of the Testimony in a Cause at Issue in the Court of Chancery of the State of New Jersey, Between Thomas L. Shotwell, Complainant, ... and Stacy Decow, Defendants, Vol. 2 of 2 - Softcover

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9781528559126: An Authentic Report of the Testimony in a Cause at Issue in the Court of Chancery of the State of New Jersey, Between Thomas L. Shotwell, Complainant, ... and Stacy Decow, Defendants, Vol. 2 of 2

Synopsis

This book presents a detailed account of a meeting held among Quaker Friends in 1830. The author, a representative of the Bucks Quarter Quaker community, provides first-hand testimony about a series of events during the Yearly Meeting in Philadelphia that divided the attendees and ultimately led to a schism within the Quaker community. The author describes the nomination and appointment of a new clerk, which caused great controversy and cast doubt on the legitimacy of the meeting's proceedings. The controversy exposed deep divisions within the Quaker community over traditional practices and the direction of Quaker teachings. Ultimately, the author's account provides insight into the human dynamics of religious schisms and the challenges of preserving unity within a community.

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