Puritanism
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Who were the Puritans?
The Puritans were people belonging a type of Protestant religion. King Charles did not tolerate their attempts to reform the Church of England. They were called the Puritans because they wanted to "purify" the church.
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Why did they cross the Atlantic?
They crossed the ocean because they were being persecuted in Europe. They wanted to change the church from Roman practices. The first Puritan group is known as the Pilgrims. The Puritan faith is known as the most dynamic Christian force in the American colonies.
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What were their beliefs?
The Bible was their sole authority that applied to every area and level of life.
They believed the Church of England was still using too many Roman practices. On the Sabbath, they believed the whole day shall be devoted to church and God.
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More beliefs
Puritans believed every human was sinful right at birth especially the women who took after Eve and her corruption. One of the biggest beliefs they had was in predestination or the "elect." These people were chosen by God and could interpret the will of God and experience his freely given grace.
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What were their goals?
The Puritan goals were to purify the English Churches and remove Roman Catholisism. They also wanted to spread theocracy.
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What were the focal points in Puritan society?
The Puritans put a lot of stress into studying the Bible, going to church, and having a good work eithic. Another focal point for Puritans was education. They were the first to start public schooling and founded Harvard within the first decade of arrival.
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The dominant motivating force for Puritans was the idea of predestination from God.
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The Puritans thought that God had set aside their land for just them calling it The City on a Hill.
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Accepted activities
Most of their time was spent reading the Bible. Church was mandatory. If a person got distracted in church, they would be punished. They could sing and listen to music only in church, but were not allowed to smile.
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Forbidden activities
Practicing any other religion, horse racing, gambling, singing or listening to music outside of church, dancing, and gathering without permission was forbidden and the person who went against these laws would be punished.
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Puritans believed that any person who did not practice Puritanism was hell bound. They disapproved of all other ways of living.
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