Spirituality Behind Walls

By Tawanna Rose

Differences plagued Europe

Some wanted reforms

Various opinions arose

Many European churches separated

“Reformers” or “Protesters”

National Protestant Churches

Divided based on principles

“The Puritans”

Strict Christian sect

Pure Christianity

Select few could be saved

Notoriously intolerant

Puritan, George Fox

Dissatisfied with religious leaders

The Society of Friends

Judge called him a “Quaker”

Fighting is wrong

No oaths

No tithes

Everyone equal

Use of objects idolatry

Spiritual inner faith

In England:The end of slaveryHumane treatment of criminals

In the Americas:SlaveryPovertyMistreatment of Native Americans Horrible prison conditions

William Penn/Prominent Quaker

Large land grant

Colony of Pennsylvania

Quakers control most of Pennsylvania

Shower Baths

Iron Gags

Strapping prisoners in chairs

“The Hole”

Chained to cell walls

Denied blankets in the winter

Denied meals

Secluded in dark cells

Mid to late 1800’s Priests Sent 1902 Confirmation◦ (54/communion)

1914 1st Mass◦ (390 inmates)

Sunday Mass Full-time Chaplain

Jews1845 1920’s Planning

◦ (cellblock 7) 1924 Synagogue

◦ (1st in U.S. prison)

Dates Observed Remained Till End

Spirituality at ESP My Spirituality

No arms No choice No idols No church No oaths Coerced penitence Bible reading Peaceful Humanitarians

No arms No choice No idols No church No oaths Coerced penitence Bible reading Peaceful Separatists

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Admission: Adults ($12) Children ($8)Daily Tours 2 pm

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Female Inmates/Children Born at ESP

Sports

Segregation/Desegregation

Sexuality

Recidivism

Inmate Weapons/Famous Inmates

Hospital Procedures

Greenhouse Production/Prison Food

Haunted Areas