Many Quaker churches, e.g. Evangelical, believe similarly to Conservative Protestant, that salvation is a free gift from God, with faith, independent of good works. Yet, moral behavior and good works are viewed as essential to showing faith and obedience to God. Good works, such as humanitarian service, social justice, and peace efforts are an expression of Christian love. Simplicity and humility are viewed as essential to living a Christian life. Suffering is allowed by God as part of His divine will and plan.
Quakers focus on reducing human suffering, especially that caused by social injustice or violence.
Social betterment programs and nonviolence are fundamental to Quakerism.