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The source from which the association
sprang is to be found in the Society of Friends
(Quakers), that sect which has always been a
faithful proclaimer of the peace principles of
Christianity. But the founders were not all
of this society. Some were members of the
Church of England and of other religious
persuasions.
As the foundation of its effort, the
association advanced the great principle that war is
contrary to the spirit of Christianity and to the
true interests of mankind. It has always been
open to persons of all persuasions. One of its
first stipulations was, that “the society shall
consist of all ranks of society who will unite
in forwarding peace on earth and good-will
amongst men.” The association has always
been international. From its commencement
it proclaimed its desire to bring other nations
as far as possible within the reach of its
operations. Some of the first acts of the founders
were to translate its most important writings
into French, German, Spanish and Italian.
Immediately after, in 1816, Mr. J. T. Price,
the most zealous amongst the founders,
undertook a journey to France to gain adhesion and
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