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Q: Why were government and religion the same in the puritan society?
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What was the puritan's government?

the puritan government is religion and law were the same thing and if you didn't obey you were kicked out look to google.com to find more


The government tries to pass a law forcing everyone to be the same religion which amendment would stop them?

The first amendment since it states that there will be "no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;"


Loyalist tories revolution simcoe?

people that were crazy and they often ate people that didnt worship the same puritan god...also known as pilgrims


What countries have a theocratic government?

A theocratic government is one where the Religion and the State are the same - that is, all government functions (and decision-making) is done by the religious hierarchy. This is distinct from the concept of a State Religion. Currently, there are really only one real theocracy in the World: Vatican City. Iran has a strange mix of theocratic and democratic elements. Likewise, Saudi Arabia has a mix of theocracy and an absolute monarchy. Israel has a State Religion with some influence over the secular government, but even that portion really isn't a theocracy (as the State Religion isn't organized in such a manner as to be able to exert institutional influence).


What is an example of the influence of Enlightenment ideas on state constitutions?

The principle of separation of powers is one. State constitutions have several branches of government as the Federal government does.Enlightenment of Ideas is a bit of a vague term, but it can be safely assumed that Freedom of Religion is a good example. It is included in every one of the fifty states' constitutions. For several thousand years it was illegal not to be the same religion as your Lord or King. It was not until the Reformation that one could legally become a different religion than your master, and not until the enlightenment of the renaissance that a person could be a religion not specifically condoned by the ruler.---Take the first clause of section one from Oregon's constitution :We declare that all men, when they form a social compact are equal in right: that all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness; and they have at all times a right to alter, reform, or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper.Enlightenment ideas were based on individual rights and freedom as in Rousseau'sbeliefs :Rousseau stressed the role of the individual as a member of society. The social contract that he proposed was a contract in which the members of society agreed to be ruled by their general will.This is what is stated in the clause above of the Oregon constitution especially when it says: "all power is inherent in the people."

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What was the puritan's government?

the puritan government is religion and law were the same thing and if you didn't obey you were kicked out look to google.com to find more


What is the culture of the town of Salem in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?

The Culture would be the same as the Puritan religion. If you want to learn more on the Puritan religion and want a more elaborate answer go to google or ask your teacher.


How can religion provide a functional purpose for members of a society while at the same time serve as a major source of conflict?

In the same way that government and politics do.


What were giles Corey religious beliefs?

He was Puritan, clearly seeing as everyone in the villiages had to practice the same religion.


Who wanted freedom of religion the pilgrims or puritans?

puritans and pilgrims are the same. So both. Pilgrim is just a different name for puritan.


Who wanted freedom of religion pilgrims or puritans?

puritans and pilgrims are the same. So both. Pilgrim is just a different name for puritan.


What is the religion of each senator?

It should make no difference what their religion is. We have a freedom of religion allowing people to believe or not believe in what they want. The government policy is not based on religious doctrine on purpose since the founding fathers saw the results of a government ruled by the church. Today this same thing can be seen in some nations in the Middle East where the government and the religion doctrine are one in the same. To maintain a free society it is needed that this concept of separation of church and state remain. Therefore a man or woman elected to any office should not or have to state their religion.


How did the puritans set up their society?

The Puritans viewed society as full of sinners unworthy of God's love. They believed it was necessary to try to be as righteous as possible, so that God might save you from eternal damnation. They viewed society harshly, and believed they should be punished, rather than counseled, if they fell short of moral expectations.


What government did the medieval queen live under?

The same as everyone in a feudal society/government.


Why is society fascinated with fairy tales?

Same reason society is fascinated in religion (not saying religion and fairytales are one in the same). It gives society feelings of wonder, and on top of everything else, it lets us tell fun stories to each other that we can use to instill good morals in one another, learn, as well as simply be entertained. In most cases, religion does about the same thing.


When freedon of religion and freedom from religion get confused by Christians government should prosecute Christians who violate citizens right to be left alone always and everywhere and forever amen?

Freedom of and freedom from religion are two sides of the same coin. Both, for the peaceful continuation of society, should be embraced by all. Do we really want a nation whose government prosecutes religion? Is that the kind of country which was founded here? People have an inalienable right to believe or to not believe. Embrace the concepts of freedom of and freedom from religion. It is the same as live and let live.


How can religion economics unify and separate society?

They unify because the are different and they are not the same as the other stuff that are there and not