The Separatists called themselves "Saints" because they believed they were the true followers of God who had separated themselves from what they saw as corrupt practices in the Church of England. They viewed themselves as a chosen group of believers who were living according to the principles of the Christian faith.
Pilgrims.
The Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England from within, believing in maintaining some of its hierarchy and forms of worship. The Separatists, on the other hand, believed in completely separating from the Church of England and forming independent congregations based on their own beliefs and practices.
The study of saints is called hagiography. It involves the research and writing about the lives and deeds of saints, as well as the veneration and reverence of these individuals within religious traditions.
The separatists sought to establish their own independent state or territory separate from the existing country or government. They often cited political, cultural, or historical differences as reasons for their desire for separation.
The stricter Puritans were known as the Separatists. They believed in completely separating from the Church of England rather than trying to reform it from within. The Separatists eventually established their own congregations and some later became known as the Pilgrims.
they didnt call ''themself'' Pilgrims a guy way later on them that. they call themselves saints and other people strangers
The pilgrims were known as separatists because they did not believe in the teachings of the English church so they SEPERATED from it. They did this by coming to the Americas and starting their own colonies.
Separatists or Saints
Many pilgrims called themselves Puritans since they belonged to the Puritan sect known as the Separatists.
some of them were considered to be Tom Chokers or Turkey Ranglers.
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To separate themselves from the country of Canada.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) have always called themselves Latter-day Saints. "Mormon" was a nickname given to them by their enemies, mocking them for their belief in the Book of Mormon. Mormons in pioneer times as well as today generally call themselves Latter-day Saints and prefer that others call them by this name as well. This title is sometimes abbreviated to LDS.
Pilgrims.
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