How did the Old Lights attempt to suppress the influence of the New Lights in Connecticut and Massachusetts?

a; by denying the New Lights churches’ legal status
b; by discrediting the abilities of New Lights ministers
c; by welcoming the downtrodden into Old Lights churches
d; by questioning the New Lights ministers’ qualifications as preachers
e; by allowing women to vote and lead discussions in Old Lights churches

Question

How did the Old Lights attempt to suppress the influence of the New Lights in Connecticut and Massachusetts?

a; by denying the New Lights churches’ legal status
b; by discrediting the abilities of New Lights ministers
c; by welcoming the downtrodden into Old Lights churches
d; by questioning the New Lights ministers’ qualifications as preachers
e; by allowing women to vote and lead discussions in Old Lights churches

anonymous · Answer

i would think b. but im not really sure.