Round 9: Tossup 10

95 members of the Gurneyite (“GUR-nee-ite”) branch of this sect made a statement of faith in the Richmond Declaration. In this sect, clearness committees help couples before their weddings and generally resolve disputes. Members of this sect partake (10[1])in programmed worship and waiting worship, the latter of which usually ends when two members shake hands as their sign of peace. George Fox founded this sect whose adherents (10[1])believe in the inward light of God. (10[1]-5[1])This sect gets its name because its members tremble before God, (10[2]-5[1])and most (10[1]-5[1])members practice pacifism. (10[1])For 10 points, William Penn was a part of what nonviolent sect of Christianity? (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Quakers [accept Society of Friends]
<Editors, Religion> | Packet J
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