The Cistercians or Trappists are quite strict in their dedication to the cloistered monastic lifestyle.
Hermit.
It wasn't needed
The Puritans believed in strict adherence to moral and religious principles, which influenced the creation of strict laws in early America. They sought to create a society based on their religious beliefs and wanted to maintain order and control over moral behavior within their communities. This led to the implementation of laws that reflected their values and beliefs.
Elizabeth was a strict protestant. She allowed some religious freedom but not much.
by being strict and moral, and sober and religious.
fundamentalism
A goal of modern day religious fundamentalism can be to uphold traditional beliefs and practices in the face of societal changes, to maintain a strict adherence to religious doctrines, and to resist secular influences in order to preserve a perceived moral or spiritual purity.
Yes, the word 'observant' is a noun, an obsolete word for a member of a religious group or order that follows strict religious laws. The word 'observant' is an adjective, a word that describes a noun as noticing everything that happens; quick to notice.
The most fundamental threat to Puritan social order was the challenge to their strict religious beliefs and moral codes. This could manifest through dissenting opinions, alternative religious practices, or moral transgressions that undermined the cohesion and control that the Puritan leaders sought to maintain.
Their Religious Rule Was Too Strict.
They had many gods and could choose one to worship.
Puritans were strongly religious and strict. Quakers also lived there.