You may be thinking of the Congregationalist Church, although there are many "non-denominational" congregations who would fit these parameters.
Baptist Church
Quaker, a protestant branch of Christianity. Quakers believe in pacifism, equality, and peace.
Adonijah Absalom
Both Absalom and Adonijah would be examples of this.
The Great Awakening encouraged ideas of equality and the right to challenge authority.
The Great Awakening encouraged ideas of equality and the right to challenge authority.
The Great Awakening encouraged ideas of equality and the right to challenge authority.
The resistance against oppressive monarchies and the ideas of the Protestant Reformation contributed to the Enlightenment by promoting individualism, skepticism of authority, and the value of reason and inquiry. These movements inspired thinkers like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Locke to challenge traditional beliefs and structures, leading to the development of Enlightenment ideals such as freedom, equality, and democracy.
Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, can be seen as the most anarchistic and democratic of Protestant sects due to their fundamental beliefs in equality, individual conscience, and direct experience of the Divine. They reject hierarchical structures, advocating for a consensus-based decision-making process that empowers every member to share their voice. This emphasis on inner light and personal revelation over institutional authority aligns with anarchistic principles, while their commitment to social justice and equality reflects a deep democratic ethos. Consequently, Quakers promote both spiritual and social egalitarianism, challenging traditional power dynamics within religion and society.
An egalitarian authority pattern is a system where power and decision-making are distributed equally among individuals or groups, rather than being centralized in a few individuals or a hierarchy. This promotes equality, participation, and collaboration in decision-making processes.
Thomas Hobbes believed that all individuals are naturally equal in the state of nature, but this equality leads to a state of constant conflict and war. Thus, he advocated for a social contract where individuals surrender some of their freedoms to a central authority in exchange for protection and security. This central authority, according to Hobbes, helps to maintain peace and prevent chaos.
The Great Awakening had more people care & participate in church. The people questioned authority & believed in equality.