The English Puritans believed that the English reformation had not gone far enough and that the Church of England was still tolerating too many practices that were associated with the Church of Rome (such as hierarchical leadership, clerical vestments and the various rituals of the church)
The difficulties faced by the Puritans back during the 1600-1700s was mainly having to follow and uphold all of their beliefs.The Puritans believed in Witchcraft.
Yes. They believed this quite strongly and that individuals were predestined to go to Heaven or Hell, i.e. that their choices could not influence God's decision.
The Puritans were fatalistic in that they believed in the doctrine of the elect (predestination).
Puritans had a very clear and definitely view of what they pictured to be God. They believed that all things done should be done for God.
The Puritans believed that God had chosen certain people to go to heaven or hell.
It is true that Puritans believed their salvation depended on God's covenant of grace. The Puritans were highly religious, God fearing people.
Yes, the Puritans believed in education for all, including both boys and girls. They believed that education was essential for individuals to read and understand the Bible, which was at the center of their religious beliefs. As a result, the Puritans established schools and made efforts to ensure that children received a basic education.
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The Puritans relationship with God was inseparable. They believed in God and only God.
Average English people believed that the Puritans and the Pilgrims were overzealous. They believed that the Protestants sects should be driven out of England.
because puritans believed that the arrival of god's grace was demonstrated by saintly behavior they