Abraham Lincoln and the Quakers

In the domain of religion, Americans have been characterized as a nation of believers and joiners, yet Lincoln poked fun at many commonly held religious beliefs, and refused to join any church. Could this be because Lincoln repudiated religion when it was an outward display, and chose instead an inner approach to religion, similar to the approach taken by Quakers? The purpose of this pamphlet is twofold: first, to present research indicating that Lincoln had a knowledgeable affinity with Quakers, and second, to show that 19th-century Quakers were drawn to this President's spirit.