@PrinceVogel Quakers traditionally "affirm" rather than swear oaths- this is why most oaths have been worded as "swear or affirm" to avoid objections. Wrt marriages they're a promise / vow not an oath (and Quakers marry without a minister, they literally just make vows to each other)
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Reply · Aug 14, 2023@chrisgardenuk @CoughsOnWombats @PrinceVogel wrt Quakers I think they specifically focus on "let your yes be yes and no be no" - that they'll always…Reply · Jul 13, 2023@nbouscal I've had confusion when using indefinite they talking abt event logistics? the other thing is I kinda like "he/him" bec similar to marriage…Reply · Jun 5, 2022@evelynharlow_ yes... and it isn't necessary - Quakers don't do this.Reply · Jun 17, 2024@Promptmethus sounds like you're confusing Quakers w Shakers?