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Moving towards Individualism

Moving towards Individualism. The Puritans. Puritans. Church formed the foundation of the Puritan Social Order All Individuals born with original sin God predestined some, the Elect, to be saved Strong sense of sovereignty of God and depravity of man

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Moving towards Individualism

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  1. Moving towards Individualism The Puritans

  2. Puritans • Church formed the foundation of the Puritan Social Order • All Individuals born with original sin • God predestined some, the Elect, to be saved • Strong sense of sovereignty of God and depravity of man • Strive hard to live in accordance with God’s will

  3. Puritans • Only Saints could run the church or the government • Had to be a member to participate in government • Wanted to create a model for the rest of the world • Must guard against moral lapses

  4. Puritans • Had a contract with God • If they follow contract, God would grant them grace • Civil government stems from a voluntary agreement by all church members • Land granted by church based on family needs, size and skills valued by community • Legally required to attend Church

  5. Puritans • The Scripture offered solutions to all problems of individual conduct • government, social organization and education needed to understand scriptures • Adherence to strict puritan laws showed salvation and prosperity • Used government to enforce religious uniformity • Parents must repress children’s willfulness and teach them obedience to God

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