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Did Ursula Franklin practice any religion?

  • Yes, she was a Quaker

  • No, she was an atheist

  • Yes, she was a Catholic

  • Yes, she was a Buddhist

Answer

Yes, Ursula Franklin was a Quaker. She was raised in a Quaker family in Toronto, Canada, and remained a practicing Quaker throughout her life. The Quaker faith emphasizes the importance of inner light, pacifism, social equality, and simplicity. Franklin's Quaker beliefs influenced both her personal life and her work as a physicist, educator, and advocate for nuclear disarmament and social justice.
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