The Puritans would have held to Christian doctrines because they were Reformed in their theology. Reformed theology is also referred to today as monergism as well as Calvinism. They might have used verses like 1 Corinthians 15:28, John 1:1, Genesis 1:26, 1 Corinthians 8:6, and Deuteronomy 6:4 to defend their view of God. http://studybible.info/KJV/John%201:1
The Puritan's view of God was good, and The Bible was God's true law providing for the true living source.
As sinners in need of savior. But some of them believed in predestination.
No. I think they believe the opposite, that man is inherently bad, but Jesus makes him good.
as evil
do puritans view man as inherently good evil or somewhere in between ?
Maybe sometimes
Ryan hobbs who lives in collet ills texas
Revolutionaries may view man as inherently good, believing that people have the capacity for compassion, creativity, and cooperation to bring about positive change. However, some revolutionaries may also see man as inherently flawed or capable of evil, which can drive the need for radical upheaval and change in society. Ultimately, perspectives on human nature can vary among revolutionaries based on their ideological beliefs and experiences.
Some revolutionaries viewed man as inherently good but corrupted by society and institutions, while others believed that man was inherently selfish and needed strict governance. This view often informed their ideas about the need for revolution and the creation of new social structures.
not good...great
Transcendentalism generally views man as inherently good, believing in the inherent goodness of the individual and the importance of self-reliance and intuition. It emphasizes the potential for personal growth and enlightenment through connecting with nature and one's inner self.
Transcendentalists tend to view humanity as inherently good, believing in the potential for individuals to tap into their inner goodness and creativity. They emphasize the importance of self-reliance, intuition, and spiritual connection to promote personal growth and moral development.
Transcendentalists view man as inherently good and divine, possessing the ability to connect with the spiritual world through intuition and individual experience. They believe in the inherent wisdom and potential within each person, emphasizing self-reliance, independence, and the importance of following one's own beliefs and convictions.
Puritans generally follow the Calvinist belief that man is basically evil due to original sin, but is redeemed solely thanks to God's mercy (man does not deserve this redemption; it is a free gift of God).
He is a misuintreprated Person. Many think he is a bad man. But really he is good man plus and actor. This my personal view
subsequent development of America