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Puritans were called Puritans because they wanted to purify the Church of England, they were deeply influenced by John Calvin. They insisted on purity or doctrine and practice in the church

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Why are some puritans called pilgrims?

The term "Pilgrims" refers to a specific group of Puritans who settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620. They are often called pilgrims because they journeyed to the New World seeking religious freedom and a new start.


Why we're English Calvinists called puritans?

English Calvinists were called Puritans because they sought to "purify" the Church of England from what they saw as corrupt practices and beliefs. They wanted to simplify religious practices and return to a more pure form of worship based on the principles of John Calvin.


What religious conviction did Puritans (also called Congregationalists) all share?

Puritans, also known as Congregationalists, all shared the belief in the authority of the Bible and the importance of personal piety and moral living. They emphasized the concept of predestination and saw themselves as a chosen people by God. Puritans were committed to living a pure and disciplined lifestyle in accordance with their religious beliefs.


What were the stricter puritans called?

The stricter Puritans were known as the Separatists. They believed in completely separating from the Church of England rather than trying to reform it from within. The Separatists eventually established their own congregations and some later became known as the Pilgrims.


What is the difference between the seperist puritans and non-seperatists puritans?

Separatist Puritans believed in completely separating from the Church of England and forming their own independent congregations. Non-separatist Puritans, on the other hand, wanted to reform the Church of England from within. Ultimately, the Pilgrims who settled in Plymouth were Separatist Puritans, while the Puritans who settled in Massachusetts Bay Colony were mostly non-separatists.