The Puritans used theocracy as their political structure. Theocracy is the belief that God is the supreme ruler and the Bible is the law.
The Puritan religion began in the 1560s in Ireland. Puritanism was founded by some Marian exiles from the clergy shortly after the accession of Elizabeth I of England in 1558.
They wanted freedom to practice their puritan religion
The colony only allowed the Puritan religion
They were expected to live with a family.
The Puritans used theocracy as their political structure. Theocracy is the belief that God is the supreme ruler and the Bible is the law.
Puritan
The Puritan religion came from England (The Anglican Church) Puritans wanted to purify the Church.
In Puritan New England, religion and law were closely intertwined. Puritan beliefs heavily influenced the laws and societal norms of the time, with religious leaders having a significant influence on legal matters. The strict moral code of the Puritans dictated the legal system, leading to harsh punishments for those who violated religious and moral standards.
Puritan
They weren't out to reform England. All they wanted to do was pray and have their own religion.
Many of them were Puritan colonies, actually.
The Puritan religion began in the 1560s in Ireland. Puritanism was founded by some Marian exiles from the clergy shortly after the accession of Elizabeth I of England in 1558.
In New England, there were universities and Puritan educations. Virginians learned on the plantations and religion was further separated from education.
They wanted freedom to practice their puritan religion
New England Conscience
Most were Puritan (people who wanted to purify their religious thoughts) But some were Catholic.