Nonconformism

Even to this day, Quakerism is still considered a nonconformist faith and the Quakers are widely regarded as the Nonconformists of the Nonconformists.

Contemporary Nonconformism

Today, nonconformism has taken a more general meaning of someone who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices in their behaviour or views. Contemporary Friends often express their nonconformism through some or all of the following:

• Taking the path less beaten
• Valuing opinions that are different
• Finding and following interests outside of the ‘norm’
• Celebrating difference
• Embracing other faiths as an enrichment to one’s own faith

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