Quaker Equality Week

Raymond Mgadzah welcomes an initiative that addresses economic inequality

by Raymond Mgadzah 6th March 2015

Equality is a core value in Quakerism. It has been a testimony of the Religious Society of Friends for centuries and has its roots deep in faith and personal experience. A key part of the commitment to equality is, increasingly, a concern with economic equality.

The importance of equality is underpinned by the fundamental belief that there is that of God in everyone. Quaker faith & practice 23.21 sums this up:

‘We value that of God in each person, and affirm the right of everyone to contribute to society and share in life’s good things, beyond the basic necessities.’