Who was the result of a second and third generation puritans of the Massachusetts bay colony following church doctrine less strictly?

Answer 1

The result of the second and third generation Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, who followed church doctrine less strictly, were often referred to as the "Half-Way Covenant" participants. This shift allowed for a more flexible approach to church membership, enabling the children of baptized but not fully converted members to be baptized themselves, thus broadening the church's influence. This change reflected a growing secularism and a desire to maintain church attendance and influence amid declining religious fervor. Over time, this led to tensions between traditionalist and more liberal factions within the community.