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Puritans
This category is for questions about the group of people who strove to reform the Church of England in the 16th and 17th century. Lead by John Winthrop, they were one of the first English groups to settle North America and modern day New England.
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What were the puritans main fears and anxieties?
Probably a lot of things, but in the area of faith and religion, they feared the devil and they feared being condemned to everlasting hell.
Where were the Puritan colonies aside from Massachusetts?
Some of them were New Hampshire and Connecticut. A little known Puritan colony existed on an island off the coast of Nicaragua. It was called Providence Island, and only existed from 1630 - 1641. See Karen Ordahl Kupperman's book, Providence Island for more detailed information on the obscure settlement.
Why was Anne Hutchinson accused of breaking the fifth commandment?
Anne Hutchinson was accused of breaking the fifth commandment, which emphasizes honoring one's parents, because her religious views and teachings challenged the established authority of the Puritan leaders in Massachusetts. By promoting her interpretations of scripture and leading gatherings that questioned the clergy, she was seen as undermining the patriarchal structure of the community and disrespecting the spiritual "parents" of the colony. Her actions were perceived as a direct challenge to the societal norms and the authority of the religious leaders, which led to her trial and subsequent banishment.
What is sixteenth century English Puritanism?
It was a set of broadly interpreted ideas and religious principles held by those seeking to purify the Church of England and to remove from it what they considered to be the offensive features of Catholicism.
Where did Nathanial Hawthorne get his ideas about the Puritans?
By his great great grandfather who was a Purtain.
Honoring the independence of each town.
What were the goals of the puritans who settled in Massachusetts Bay?
The goals of the Puritans who settled in Massachusetts Bay were many. The main objective was to form a theocratic leadership which would subject all the people to worship in the Orthodox manner based on the teachings of John Calvin.
Did puritan influence in New England increase by the 1670's?
No. Puritanism had a stronger hold early on and that hold weakened as time went on.
What was the center of the Puritans' plan for proper ordering of society?
The Puritans' plan for proper ordering of society was to purify the church ofEngland and to made colonies based on that. They believed god worked directly in people's lives, so anything good was god's reward and anything bad was god's punishment. they lived in a closed society. their government was based on a very fundamental interpretation of the bible and was run by church elders. The elders were "visible saints. If someone spoke out they were banished.
--Anne Hutchinson was an advocate of fun and spoke out agents the doctrine of pre-destinatison. She was banished along with her husband and 8 kids and all but one was later killed by Indians in new york.
--Roger Williams was an Elder who spoke out against church run government. after being banished he founded Rhode Island which had separation of church and state and complete religious freedom
concept of the covenant.
What are some differences between Puritan thinking and Deist thinking?
There are number of major differences, but the foremost from which all others descend is the idea of a personal or impersonal God.
According to Puritans, God is involved in every aspect of life, watching each person unceasingly (like a security camera), putting tests before them, challenging them, and compelling belief.
According to Deists, God just made the world and that's it. He does not care about any individual in the world.
Why did the pilgrims leave Europe and settle in Virginia?
The Pilgrims left Europe seeking religious freedom, as they faced persecution for their separatist beliefs within the Church of England. Initially, they settled in the Netherlands but found the environment unsatisfactory for raising their children in their faith. In search of a new life, they obtained a patent to establish a colony in Virginia, aiming for a place where they could practice their religion freely and build a community based on their values. However, they ended up landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts, instead of Virginia, due to navigational errors.
What were the Puritans certain of?
Unlike the Pilgrims who felt there could be a change made from within to their mother church, the Puritans believed there could only be one thing to correct the problem - break away from the Anglican or Church of England altogether - which they did.
Why did the Puritans of New England come to America?
Puritans came to escape religious persecution in England. They also came for freedom of religion and freedom to worship and new economic opportunities.
Why did the puritans come to the new world-?
Because they wanted to. Why does everybody question their motives?
