Which religious group was known for their belief in the 'Inner Light,' pacifism, and gender equality in worship?
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Correct answer: Quakers
Quakers (the Society of Friends) believed that every individual possessed a spark of divinity. This belief led them to reject formal ministry, refuse to bear arms, and treat women as spiritual equals in their 'meetings.'
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