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The colony settled by the puritans to avoid religious persecution?

To be exact the puritans didn't do anything in order to avoid persecution, they founded Plymouth Colony in order that they could persecute others who weren't puritans (something they weren't allowed to do in England), they hung a woman for being a Quaker, something which would have gotten them in trouble had they been in England.


Why did the Puritans of Massachusetts bay create an established church and persecute dissenters when they had fled England to escape those things?

The Puritans in Massachusetts Bay created an established church to ensure religious unity and conformity within their community. They believed that this was necessary to maintain social order and avoid the religious persecution they faced in England. However, they did end up persecuting dissenters who challenged their religious beliefs or practices, revealing that even those who sought religious freedom were not always tolerant of differing views.


What is religious precaution?

Religious precaution, also known as "al-ihtiyat al-shar'i," is a concept in Islamic jurisprudence that advises believers to take extra measures to ensure their actions or practices align with religious requirements. It involves erring on the side of caution to avoid potentially committing a sin or violating religious principles. This principle is commonly followed by individuals and scholars to maintain their piety and adherence to Islamic teachings.


Do Jehovah's Witnesses work on Friday's?

Jehovah's Witnesses do not have specific religious restrictions against working on Fridays. However, individual Jehovah's Witnesses may choose to avoid working on Fridays due to personal beliefs or to prioritize worship and religious activities.


How many religious fanatics are in the US?

It is not possible to give an exact number of religious fanatics in the US as beliefs and behaviors can vary widely. Additionally, labeling individuals as "fanatics" can be subjective and may not accurately reflect their beliefs. It is important to approach discussions about religion with sensitivity and avoid stereotyping or generalizing.

Related Questions

Who were the french protestants that came to America to avoid religious persecution?

the huguenots :)


Why was Massachusetts established?

Religious Freedomto avoid religious persecution


What it is called when you let someone into your country to avoid religious persecution?

Assylum


What was the reason the pilgrims decides to flee England?

To obtain religious freedom and avoid persecutions for their beliefs........by:Katie Nelson


Who was settled by the Puritans who wanted to avoid religious persecution?

Massachusetts bay and the other one i am unsure of.


What religious group immigrated to present day Utah in order to avoid persecution?

The Mormons immigrated to Utah to avoid persecution in Missouri. They are known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.


What factors and motivations brought people to the American colonies in the 1700s?

Many colonists moved to America to avoid religious persecution in England. They also sought a new way of life and education as well.


What is the difference between a quaker and a puritan?

The Puritan and Quaker movements started in England because they wanted to break away from the Church of England. These two groups came to America for religious freedom, and their movements spread further in this New World.


Why did roger Williams see that Rhode Island as a place of religious freedom?

Even though the Puritans fled England to avoid religious persecution, they did not extend that same religious freedom to others once they got to established heir own colony in Massachusetts. Williams founded Rhode Island as a sanctuary for those who faced religious persecution in Massachusetts.


Why did Jews want to avoid persecution from the Nazis?

All people everywhere want to avoid persecution by anybody.


What colony was settled by the Puritans who wanted to avoid religious persecution?

Massachusetts bay and the other one i am unsure of.


Why were religious groups settling in the new world?

To avoid persecution from others in their native countries. Their religion may not be accepted, so they have to migrate to practice it freely.h