How did the religious beliefs of the Quakers compare to those of the Puritans?
A) Both rejected the Church of England and wanted to separate and form their own new religions.
B) The Quakers rejected the Church of England in favor of their own form of worship; the Puritans merely wanted to reform the Church of England.
C) Both considered all people equal in the sight of the Lord and saw no need for a learned ministry.
D) The Quakers did not seek converts, but simply wanted to practice their own beliefs peacefully; the Puritans sought to convert people throughout England.
E) Unlike the Quakers, the Puritans felt that there was no need for spiritual leaders, since one person’s interpretation of the Bible was as valid as anyone else’s.
Answer: B
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