The middle colonies saw a mixture of religions, including Quakers (who founded Pennsylvania). The Quakers for one believed in equality for all, even women, who at that time were not really counted as a person. The Quakers also HEAVILY disagreed with the practices of the catholic and Anglican churches. Another way they differed was how the would pray or contact God. The Quakers would sit in a circle in order for people to be aware of each other. They also believed that how a person lives their life is a sacrament (a religious ceremony or act of the Christian Church that is regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual divine grace, in particular) and that formal observances are not necessary.