religiously
yes, but it eventually failed
Yes, John Winthrop's group of Puritans did choose to establish their settlement on a hill to the south of Salem near the mouth of the Charles River. This decision was based on their belief that they were creating a "city upon a hill" as a model of virtue and religious purity for others to look up to.
Settlement of the USA by Puritans.
The Puritans believed in creating a model society based on their vision of a pure and religiously devout community, which they described as a "city upon a hill" in reference to a passage in the Bible. They wanted to serve as an example to others and inspire them to follow their moral and religious ideals. This concept laid the foundation for the idea of American exceptionalism and the aspiration for the United States to be a shining beacon of democracy and virtue.
John Winthrop wanted Puritan New England to be a holy ideal community that others looked up to and admired.
The Puritans referred to their city as a "city upon a hill" to signify their belief that their colony in America would serve as a model of Christian virtue and a shining example for others to follow. They viewed themselves as a chosen people who had a divine mission to create a perfect society based on their religious principles.
Penn's holy experiment was to give people freedom of religion, however, the Puritans City on The Hill only let citizens practice the Puritan religion (however they wanted of course), but allowed for no freedom with their religious choices.
Penn's holy experiment was to give people freedom of religion, however, the Puritans City on The Hill only let citizens practice the Puritan religion (however they wanted of course), but allowed for no freedom with their religious choices.
Penn's holy experiment was to give people freedom of religion, however, the Puritans City on The Hill only let citizens practice the Puritan religion (however they wanted of course), but allowed for no freedom with their religious choices.
They did it by only letting people that believe in christian living
The Puritans believed in creating a society based on religious principles that would serve as a model for others to follow, like a "city upon a hill" that shines as an example of righteousness. This concept emphasized the importance of leading a virtuous and moral life to inspire others to do the same.
Penn's holy experiment was to give people freedom of religion, however, the Puritans City on The Hill only let citizens practice the Puritan religion (however they wanted of course), but allowed for no freedom with their religious choices.
William Penn - letting people practice whatever religion they wanted. Puritan - practice the Puritan religion however you wanted.