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Nutter was by no means alone in his hatred of Quakers. Laws were passed during his time imposing fines on the master of any vessel who brought a Quaker into the colony. Quakers who managed to set foot in the Colonies were supposed to be sent immediately to a house of correction, where they would receive 20 stripes and be confined to hard labor.
A later act levied a 40-shilling fine against anyone who harbored a Quaker for one hour. After the first conviction, the offender, if a man, would lose one ear; and upon the third conviction, the other ear. Offending women would be whipped each time. After four convictions, offenders–men and women alike–would have their tongue bored through with a hot iron.
Many Quakers came to America to escape religious persecution in Europe. They found it in new forms once they arrived."
One tenet of Quaker doctrine is that
they believe in non-violence in ALL situations,
including defense of self or anyone else.
According to legend, a Quaker was walking in the woods near Valley Forge
when he came upon George Washington praying.
He was so moved by the fervency of Washington's prayer
that he was persuaded that Washington was indeed doing the Lord's work.
The Quaker abandoned his beliefs
and joined Washington's army.
