What was the puritans dilemma?

Answer 1

The "Puritan Dilemma" is a book written by John Winthrop. In the book, their dilemma was that they put their needs before the needs of God or the Church when they came to America, which was against their beliefs.

Answer 2

The Puritans faced a dilemma between adhering to their strict religious beliefs and participating in the secular world. They grappled with balancing their desire for spiritual purity with the demands of everyday life and societal expectations. This conflict often led to feelings of guilt and self-doubt among the Puritan community.

Answer 3

"It was the paradox that required a man to live in the world without being of it."