What are some important Puritan and Quaker beliefs?

Puritans emphasized the importance of personal piety, community ethics, and a strict interpretation of The Bible, believing in predestination and the need for a "visible saint" to demonstrate one's faith. They valued hard work, moral discipline, and a covenant relationship with God, often expressing these beliefs through a communal lifestyle and governance. Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, believed in the "Inner Light," meaning that everyone has a direct connection to God, promoting equality, pacifism, and social justice. They rejected formal rituals and clergy, instead advocating for individual spiritual experiences and consensus in decision-making.