Second Circuit NYYM Amicus Brief: Table of Contents

Introduction

• Cover
• Table of Authorities
• Interest of the Amicus

ARGUMENT

POINT I:

• THE NATURE OF AUTHORITY WITHIN THE QUAKER COMMUNITY
  1. Fundamental Beliefs
  2. The Beginnings of Quakerism
  3. Minding The Light
  4. Founding Monthly Meetings
  5. Evolving Views of Authority Over Time

POINT II:

• THE QUAKER PEACE TESTIMONY
  1. Origins of the Quaker Peace Testimony
  2. Expressions of the Peace Testimony
     1. Refusal To Pay War Taxes
     2. Other Expressions of the Peace Testimony
        1. Conscientious Objection to Military Service
        2. Humanitarian Actions
  3. Conclusion

POINT III:

• HISTORY OF GOVERNMENTAL ACCOMMODATION OF QUAKER TESTIMONIES
  1. Accommodation of Friends' Peace Testimonies
  2. Exemptions From Paying Taxes
  3. Accommodations of Other Quaker Practices
  4. Conclusion

Final

• CONCLUSION
• Corporate Disclosure Statement