13. Varieties of religious service

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In the early days of the Quaker movement many Friends were imprisoned for their beliefs. Many Friends were imprisoned in this century too, as conscientious objectors to military service. Perhaps because of this there has been a continuing concern for prisoners and the conditions in prisons, exemplified in the work of Elizabeth Fry (see 23.98-23.100), which is continued by others to the present day. The section that follows explains the terms used and the procedures to be followed. It also offers advice to all Friends about supporting those who do this work.

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