Doukhobor Beliefs

The Doukhobors are a Christian sect that hold beliefs similar to the Quakers. While no short description can be a complete statement of any faith community’s beliefs, some of the central tenets of the Doukhobors are:

• Their religious philosophy is based on the two New Testament commandments articulated by Jesus: “Love God with all thy heart, mind and soul,” and “Love thy neighbor as thyself.”  They have many other maxims they adhere to; one of the most popular – coined by Peter Verigin – is “Toil and Peaceful Life.”

• The commandment “Thou Shalt Not Kill” is of fundamental significance and dictates a life practice of pacifism and a rejection of military service.