6. Quakers believe in doing good deeds

They call it love in action. They draw inspiration from their experiences in Quaker meetings and use their time on earth to do good.

7. They live life adventurously

Quakers believe in letting your life sing, to live a more positive and meaningful existence.

1. They Sit In Silence For 60 Minutes

They call this a Quaker Meeting. People sometimes feel moved to speak, which Quakers call vocal ministry. Did you see it on Fleabag?

2. Some Quakers believe in God, some don't

Quakers welcome all faiths and none, they don't get hung up on beliefs.

3. Quakers don't sell oats

They actually have no association with Quaker Oats, despite popular belief!

4. They value equality

Quakers treat everyone equally. They don't have Priests or any hierarchy, and throughout history they have campaigned for women's rights and anti-slavery.

5. Quakers are environmentalists and anti-war

Quakers are nonconformists, and have even been imprisoned throughout history for refusing to pay war taxes.

7 Interesting Facts About Quakers

Here are 7 interesting facts about Quakers, the people who sit in silence once a week, not the people who sell porridge.