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Domestic News
June 5, 1828
Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
At the annual Quaker meeting, the society divided, with a large majority favoring the religious views of Mr. Hicks' followers, who affirm Christ's inspiration but not divinity, while the minority upholds traditional Christian opinions.
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The Friends—We learn (says the New York Enquirer) that, at the great annual meeting of Friends commonly called Quakers, the whole society divided, leaving a large majority in favor of the religious views of the followers of Mr. Hicks. We have not been able to ascertain the points which divide this ancient and respectable fraternity, but understand that one side, the minority, support the old opinions of Christianity, while the majority believe in the Inspiration of Christ, but not in his Divinity.
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious Event
What keywords are associated?
Quaker Division
Hicks Followers
Religious Schism
Christian Opinions
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Hicks
Domestic News Details
Key Persons
Mr. Hicks
Outcome
society divided with large majority favoring views of mr. hicks' followers.
Event Details
At the great annual meeting of Friends (Quakers), the society split, minority supporting old opinions of Christianity, majority believing in Inspiration of Christ but not his Divinity.