The Record of a Quaker Conscience, Cyrus Pringle's Diary by Cyrus G. Pringle
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"The Record of a Quaker Conscience, Cyrus Pringle's Diary" by Cyrus G. Pringle is a personal diary written in the early 20th century that chronicles the author's experiences and struggles as a Quaker facing the moral dilemma of conscription during the Civil War. This historical account sheds light on the principles of pacifism upheld by the Quakers, particularly their strong opposition to war due to religious beliefs. The book serves as an
exploration of individual conscience in the face of societal expectations during a tumultuous time in American history. In the diary, Pringle recounts his journey beginning with his draft into the Union Army in 1863, reflecting on his deep commitment to his Quaker faith and the internal conflicts this produced. He resists paying the commutation fee to escape service, believing it compromises his values. Throughout the narrative, he details his interactions with military authorities, his trials in confinement, and his steadfast refusal to abandon his principles, even under duress. The account captures the essence of his faith, the moral costs of war, and the profound personal struggle between loyalty to one's country and fidelity to one's beliefs, ultimately culminating in a poignant testimony of Quaker values during a time of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pringle, Cyrus G. (Cyrus Guernsey), 1838-1911 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew), 1863-1948 |
| Title |
The Record of a Quaker Conscience, Cyrus Pringle's Diary With an Introduction by Rufus M. Jones |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Draft |
| Subject | Society of Friends |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16088 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 390 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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